Data from Dublin’s new speed sign has shown it to be 87 percent effective in slowing traffic.
Police Chief Steve Sullivan presented the first batch of data, collected near the intersection of Route 101 and West Lake Road from April 27 to May 2, to the Select Board on Monday.
“These reports show when it is best to go out and enforce a particular road,” said Sullivan.
In addition to providing data, Sullivan told the board that while the sign does have a camera, NH state law does not permit the sign to take photos of license plates. Sullivan said his data only collects information like speed and time the car passes by.
The sign has been a source of controversy in town since 2015, when it was voted down 44-48.
The sign was purchased last month using BURT funds and a state grant.
“They can attempt to justify the sign but Town Meeting is sacred and voters matter,” said Steve Baldwin, who began to circulate a petition after hearing of the purchase. “Data is great for some people, but there is nothing like enforcing the streets and catching violators.”
In an attempt to curb concerns about the sign, Select Board chair Sturdy Thomas has sent out letters to the over 70 petitioners, explaining the purchase.
“I made the decision to accept the grant based on the facts present today and in doing so did what I felt was best for our community,” said Thomas in the letter.
Nicholas Handy can be reached at 924-7172 ext. 235.