Weary Phillips Road residents could soon see relief from speeding drivers, as the district looks to curb the lead foots.
The posted speed limit on Phillips Road is between 20 to 40 km/h.
Residents say every day, they spot drivers going double the speed limit B次元官网网址� or more.
B次元官网网址淧hillips Road, in both north and south directions once past the bridge over DeMamiel Creek, is for far too many a drag strip, and with more homes and vehicles in Sunriver it has become worse,B次元官网网址� wrote Brian Nimeroski in a letter to Sooke council.
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Councillors have received numerous complaints about speeding on Phillips Road.
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Part of the problem is the speed limit changes depending on what direction you travel on Phillips Road.
District staff is collecting data on the speed limit, and plan to install a speedreader, which will determine how fast people are driving on the road.
B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檓 a little reluctant to put signage up until we get an idea on how fast people are going,B次元官网网址� said Rob Howat, director of development services, pointing out municipal staff is looking at speed zone signage in other areas in Sooke, particularly in the Sunriver neighbourhood.
Coun. Bev Berger said inconsistent speed limits on Phillips Road is the issue.
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Howat said the RCMP were unlikely to tell the district what they believe is an appropriate speed for Phillips Road, but said they could ask for more traffic enforcement.
Council asked for a report on the speed limits and safety on Phillips Road. The report is expected later this month.
In the meantime, Nimeroski has a suggestion: turn to technology to reduce speeds by installing battery-driven, alternating yellow flashing light standards.
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