According to Roesler’s data, village speed limits are not consistent with the speeds drivers travel on village roads, making enforcement difficult and actually giving some drivers and residents a false sense of security.

Thus, contrary to what you might think, said Roesler, many village speed limits need to raised.

“Actually,” said Roesler — who performed a speed survey in the village in November at the request of council president Scott Beishuizen — “the public tells us what speeds are appropriate.”

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