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Sheriff tells Loma Linda trustees county must act to change speed limits; resident presses for speed bumps
Summary
Newton County Sheriff Matt Stewart told the Loma Linda Board of Trustees that changing speed limits on county roads would require county-commission action and a comprehensive traffic study; a resident urged the return of speed bumps and stronger enforcement of posted limits.
Newton County Sheriff Matt Stewart told the Town of Loma Linda Board of Trustees on March 11 that changing speed limits on county roads would require action by the Newton County Commission and likely a comprehensive traffic study, putting primary authority with the county rather than the town.
The sheriff, who attended the meeting to discuss traffic-safety concerns, described an administrative process that would include transferring jurisdiction of affected roads and adoption of an ordinance if the county agrees to take over. A resident in attendance urged the board to restore speed bumps and to increase enforcement of posted limits to address local speeding.
Sheriff Stewart also addressed residents' questions about how law enforcement can respond to reports of homeless people trespassing on private property, outlining options for handling trespass complaints and enforcement but offering no change to local ordinances at the meeting.
The board recorded the discussion as part of its ongoing consideration of speed-limit changes; trustees said the matter remains under review and will require follow-up with county authorities, including the commission and possible traffic studies.
