In Richfied, the new slogan is, “Richfield Drives 25.″ The 5 mph decrease in speed limits on residential streets took effect in June, when Richfield joined other metro-area cities, from Minneapolis and St. Paul to Bloomington, Victoria and New Brighton, pushing drivers to slow down.

But does lowering the local limit actually slow drivers down? Research from the University of Minnesota found St. Louis Park drivers slowed down an average of 1 to 2 mph after the city lowered its default speed limit to 20 mph. The findings were in line with similar studies done elsewhere. In other words, it looks like there is at least some effect.

According to the Star Tribune, City engineers are well aware that changing the posted speed isn’t like waving a magic wand to slow drivers down. But they say being able to make these changes at the city level is useful. “It’s a tool,” Richfield City Engineer Joe Powers said. “It’s one of a lot of things that can influence safer driving practices.”

CAR ACCIDENT SPEEDING CAR – INJURY LAWYERS

If you were hit by a speeding car, we can help. Our car accident lawyers have handled hundreds of cases throughout Minnsota. First, we make sure your medical bills are paid. Unfortunately, the insurance issues for a car accident can be complicated. However, our lawyers have 25 years’ experience dealing with these issues.

Of course, medical bills are not the only concern. In many cases, our clients’ have lost time from work and need the wages reimbursed. If there is surgery involved this can mean weeks or months of lost income. Those are expenses that should be paid by the speeding driver’s insurance. Therefore, our car accident accident lawyers work to make sure everything is accounted for and reimbursed.

Your can meet with a car accident lawyer at our offices in Edina, Minneapolis, or Woodbury. In addition, our attorneys make house calls throughout Minnesota. The initial consultation is free. Further, there is no upfront fee and we never charge anything unless you receive compensation.