Putting The Brakes On Speeders

By Kesshia Peyton Anchor/Reporter
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People living on Williams Street in Midtown Mobile say they have a traffic problem. Putting The Brakes On Speeders
Published: Mon, September 22, 2008 - 4:33 pm Last Updated: Mon, September 22, 2008 - 4:36 pm
Kesshia Peyton
Kesshia Peyton
People living on Williams Street in Midtown Mobile say they have a traffic problem.
On any given day, they say drivers fly through their neighborhood exceeding the 25 mile per hour speed limit.
A couple of years ago, they got a speed bump, but they say that doesn't help.
They're afraid that children who play in the neighborhood are going to get hit because someone refuses to slow down.
"This is not a drag strip, this is not a speedway. just be mindful of where you are. This isn't the interstate, there are kids playing, there are animals in the neighborhood. I just don't want there to be something tragic happening here because people don't know how to mind the speed limit," said Williams Street resident Becky Sansbury.
People living on Williams Street called the city of Mobile's helpline: 3-1-1 to request a speed limit sign.
A spokesperson with the traffic and engineering department said it should be up in about a week.


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Thanks for your support, Madcap. I wasn’t going to add my comments, but I just thought I would express my views since this is a public forum and I do live in Mid-Town. Oh, by the way MeAmerican, I don’t have children, my animal is behind a fence and I certainly do not “play” in the street. I was refering to almost being hit while driving in my vehicle, and the last time I checked, it was ok to drive my vehicle…right? Sorry if voicing my opinion offends you, MeAmerican…just in case you are unaware, this is indeed a PUBLIC forum. You seem so happy…I am sure you are just an absolute joy to be around, full of positivity and happiness. Maybe you just need a hug? Either way, regardless of what part of town I live in, I would still want to voice my comments…I think you would too. Good luck with all of your happiness and positivity that seems to eminate from you and thanks for being so helpful and understanding!

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Maybe she will become educated here. I’m all for taking the slow learners and teach them enough so they can function out with humanity.

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Give it up madcap, Kxvicious has nothing positive to say on any of these post.

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Is jaywalking illegal on Williams St? If thereare no crosswalks then they can’t enforce jaywalking.

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Jaywalking IS illegal!

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WOW. Once again the good law abiding citizens are the problem. They are whiners for wanting the law enforced. I suppose the days of kids crossing the street to visit a neighbor should be outlawed as well. This isn’t the only street in town with a problem but at least they spoke up and got a bit of media attention.

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I live in Midtown, and while I don’t agree with speeding through neighborhoods, GET YOUR KIDS OUT OF THE FREAKING STREET. The street is not a playground.

As for animals—PUT THEM IN A FENCE OR ON A LEASH…there is a COUNTY WIDE leash law, and pet owners can be sued for any damages their unleashed dog does to a vehicle that hits it.

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Mid-town=chronic whiners. Get out your little video camera and video the speeders. It won’t help w/the police, but the speeders will get the message. And most importantly, don’t play in the street.

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I feel your pain, Becky. I live here in Mid-Town also, and people do absolutely FLY through here. The speed humps do nothing as I have personally watched, time after time, drivers speeding right over them. Another huge problem is that drivers ignore the stop signs here in Mid-Town. I have nearly been hit several times by drivers who drive right through stop signs. If the police department could spare a motorcycle patrolman or two, it may open some eyes. I have considered setting up a video camera on my front porch and showing the video to the police…but I’m not sure if it would do any good. (and someone would probably steal my video camera)

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