Sheriff urges Pulaski County to study lowering subdivision speed limits

Aug 18, 2026

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.

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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.

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