Politics & Government
Speed Bumps Coming To West Monument Avenue
Hatboro officials said temporary speed bumps will be installed on West Monument Avenue in the near future due to increased traffic.
HATBORO, PA — In an effort to deal with increased traffic, the borough will be installing temporary speed bumps on West Monument Avenue.
Borough officials said residents requested temporary speed bumps due to the increase in traffic caused by the closure of the West Moreland Avenue Bridge.
Officials said the borough hand-delivered notices to all homes on West Monument Avenue informing them of the upcoming installation.
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In March, a speed study was conducted on the road.
Hatboro Police performed the study from Feb. 6 to Feb. 12 on West Monument Avenue between the western entrance to Memorial Park and the West Monument Ave Bridge, which will be closed for about two years due to a Montgomery County bridge replacement project.
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The police department said that Pennsylvania municipal law enforcement is not permitted to conduct speed enforcement using a speed timing device on a motor vehicle until it is traveling at least 11mph over the posted speed limit.
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