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Re: RADAR calibration & certi



Little known fact:

Speed limit signs are traffic control devices, just like stop signs, 
traffic lights, etc.  THerefore, according to the federal Manual on 
Uniform Traffic Control Devices, a speed limit sign must be posted in 
accordance with a proper speed survey, not political whim.  It's been 
that way for 40 years or so.

Stop lights require surveys to be conducted before they're installed, 
should we not demand the same from speed limit signs and stop signs?  
(Drive thru any town and see if they -really- need all those stop signs. 
It's not likely; they're used for speed control purposes.  Unfortunately, 
the MUTCD does not specifically prohibit this practice, it just advises 
against it.)

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