Kids, dogs and the occasional cyclist can appear at any time and unexpectedly, especially in the summer months.
Speed limits are determined by a number of factors, like ideal road and weather conditions. The faster we go, the shorter the window of time we have to react to the unexpected. The higher the speed, the longer the distance needed to come to a complete stop.
As a driver, it’s up to you to adjust your speed to account for the safety of your community. When there are vulnerable road users present, the posted speed limit may be too fast.
It’s never just you on the road. If the unexpected happens, those few clicks over the posted speed limit could have deadly consequences.
Watch out for your community by watching your speed.