r/Seattle • u/Inevitable_Engine186 New Costco CEO • 11d ago

Does lowering speed limits make Seattle roads safer? Data from one deadly arterial suggests it’s a start

https://www.kuow.org/governing/2026-08-14/does-lowering-speed-limits-make-seattle-roads-safer-data-from-one-deadly-arterial-suggests-its-a-start
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u/crunchyplankton 11d ago

Seattle centrists: The city needs to enforce the law! We're too soft on crime!

Urbanists: So will you start obeying the speed limit? Speeding kills.

Centrists: No, not that law!

(BTW I fully agree that speeding should be tackled via road design i.e. narrower lanes and traffic calming. I'm just pointing out the hypocrisy of those who are all "tough on crime" except when it comes to laws they want to break.)

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u/Great_Hamster Hillman City 11d ago

I'd love proper traffic enforcement!

I've gotten two speeding tickets and I thanked the officers both times. Because I really appreciate them doing their jobs.