💨 Abstract

Rose Hammond has long advocated for reducing the speed limit on Mitchaw Road near her assisted living community. Despite local authorities' analysis suggesting a higher limit due to the 85% rule—a guideline from the 1930s and 1940s—the current speed remains. This rule ties speed limits to traffic behavior, but critics argue it encourages speeding. Some states, encouraged by federal updates, are moving away from this rule to prioritize safety.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff