STOP SIGNS FOR SPEED CONTROL?

The results are presented of recent studies which suggest that placing stop signs for speed control tends to increase peak speeds. The studies also showed a high disobedience rate for these signs. The observance studies were made from an unmarked car with a radar unit. Studies were made both before and after installation of stop signs. The studies concluded that stop signs are not effective in controlling speeds on residential areas.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Traffic Engineers

  2029 K Street, NW
  Washington, DC    20006
• Authors:
  • Beaubien, R E
• Publication Date: 1976-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 26-28
• Serial:
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Volume: 46
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Institute of Traffic Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Before and after studies; Residential areas; Speed control; Stop signs
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00148216
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 15 1977 12:00AM