Speeders don’t get home that much quicker than other drivers

Speeders don’t get home that much quicker than other drivers

In reference to Ken Handler’s letter of Aug. 29 regarding speed traps, I do think he misses the point.

The epidemic of speeders in residential areas is a danger to all of us. Even though his trip up Kanan may take an additional 10 seconds by obeying the speed limit, that may save a life.

I live in a residential area of Oak Park where the posted speed limit is 30 mph (25 mph when the elementary school is in session) and drivers routinely drive at 45 mph down this street. That is exceeding the speed limit by 50 percent. The equivalent of that on the freeway would be nearly 100 mph or 75 on either Lindero Canyon or Kanan.

Many of these people live in the area yet are in such a hurry on blind curving streets, they endanger children, families, pets and other cars to save a mere 10 seconds.

What is the harm in slowing down for a few seconds? Why are there not more speed traps on these residential streets? Too often we suffer the tragedy of teenagers being injured and killed by exceeding speed limits. Does it take an accident for someone to finally slow down? Too often we suffer the tragedy of teenagers being injured and killed by exceeding speed limits. Does it take an accident for someone to finally slow down?

Adults should think of the example they set when they press on the gas pedal without regard for others.

Too often the electronic speed signs notifying the driver of his current speed are posted on roads such as Lindero Canyon. Those signs should be posted on the one lane residential streets to wake up the inconsiderate drivers. These drivers should be cited and fined more often.

While I understand Handler’s frustration at being ticketed for going 5 to 10 mph over the speed limit, I wonder where he draws the line at speeding? Does he want to see more regulation of speed on the street where he lives?

If so, he should be calling the local police agency and requesting speed traps on his own street. As should others!

Ron Gregg

Oak Park