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Sheriff urges Pulaski County to study lowering subdivision speed limits
Summary
The county sheriff asked commissioners to consider lowering default subdivision speed limits from 30 mph, citing stopping-distance research and safety concerns for children and pedestrians; county attorney said an ordinance and likely a formal study would be required.
The sheriff addressed commissioners about lowering speed limits in county subdivisions, saying the current 30 mph default is too fast for residential areas and urging a formal study and ordinance change.
"I just think for the safety of the county, the residents, that we need to address that and do something about this," the speaker said, arguing that at 30 mph a vehicle takes "75 to 123 feet to stop" while at lower speeds stopping distances are substantially shorter. The sheriff suggested involving county legal staff and the council to pursue an ordinance change but did not expect immediate action.
County attorney Jacob responded that an ordinance exists and noted a statutory process must be reviewed; he said a study may be required and the information typically must be presented to the commissioners before an ordinance is passed. Commissioners said they would follow up and consider a joint session with the council to review options and timelines.
Next steps discussed included compiling a list of subdivisions, researching the statutory process, and conducting a study to present findings before any ordinance change.
The transcript does not record a formal motion; the item was introduced as a request to begin discussion and explore next steps.
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