Decker Drive residents praise enforcement, radar signs; Cary announces statewide speed enforcement campaign

At the July 1 meeting residents and village staff reviewed traffic‑calming work on Decker Drive and announced a statewide enforcement effort aimed at speeding.

Resident Dave Gwynn thanked Police Chief Finland and staff for installing two radar speed signs on Decker Drive and for placing truck‑weight limit signs at both ends of the street. Gwynn said the weight limit is posted at 12,000 pounds and that heavy trucks have become less common on the roadway since enforcement began; he also said striping to delineate a bike lane and parking lane is planned and that traffic appears calmer.

Chief Finland told the board the department will participate in a statewide traffic safety enforcement campaign focused on speeding and encouraged drivers to slow down to protect their communities.

Why it matters: The actions address resident complaints about speeding and heavy trucks on Decker Drive and represent coordinated enforcement and engineering measures to calm traffic.

Gwynn apologized to the chief for a prior comment and said, "He runs a great department, and he's been very, very responsive." He reported that radar signs are operational and that the department calls companies when heavy trucks are observed on the restricted roadway.

The board and staff said they will continue to monitor Decker Drive, complete planned striping, and enforce the posted 12,000‑pound truck limit through outreach and enforcement.