Crime & Safety

Darien Police Speed Checker Vandalized

The device that chides you for going over the speed limit was damaged.

Darien, CT- A police Speed Sentry was vandalized and heavily damaged.

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The device that tells motorists their speed compared to the speed limit was apparently smashed by a large rock, police said.

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The metal housing and some internal components were damaged.

The device costs about $2,000 and its been sent out for repairs.

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Image via Pequannock Township of a generic Speed Sentry

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