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Indian Hills residents urge action on speeding; police say 97% of drivers recorded within 30 mph
Summary
Residents told the City of Indian Hills council that vehicles are speeding on neighborhood streets; Police Chief Kelly Spratt presented radar data showing 97% of recorded speeds were 30 mph or under and accepted a resident offer to use a driveway for radar enforcement.
Residents told the City of Indian Hills council at its May 21 meeting that drivers are speeding on neighborhood streets, and the police chief presented speed data that the department says largely undercuts that concern.
Mayor Chip Hancock recognized Mimi Zinniel and Miles and Margaret Lee during the visitors’ portion of the meeting; the Lees said vehicles were speeding along Indian Hills Trail and offered the use of their circular driveway for radar enforcement. Chief Kelly Spratt accepted the offer and agreed to follow up with the residents.
Chief Spratt presented data from a radar speed sign at Ardsley and Hempstead covering Jan. 1 through May 21, 2025, saying, “97% of the speeds recorded were 30 mph or under; 2.5% westbound go 31–35 mph, 0.75% eastbound were going 31–35 mph. Less than 0.50% going 36 and up.” He said he will show the detailed data to the three residents who raised concerns.
The exchange resulted in no formal ordinance or enforcement change during the meeting; the chief’s next step is to share the sign data with the concerned residents and to use the Lees’ driveway for targeted radar checks as offered. The council did not schedule additional action at this meeting.
The council’s next regular meeting is June 18, 2025, at the Louisville Boat Club.
