When is the Speed Limit not the speed limit?
Recently a 50MPH speed limit sign appeared on westbound Route 120, just south of Charles Road, for drivers heading into Woodstock.
Since this is open country (rural highway), the State speed limit of 55MPH should apply, as it did until the new sign showed up.
So, just what is the correct speed limit? I have contacted the IDOT Sign Shop in Lake Zurich to ask whether an error was made in posting the 50MPH sign.
For eastbound drivers leaving Woodstock, the speed limit is still 55MPH, once you clear the 50MPH speed zone just east of Raffel Road. Common practice is for the speed limit to be the same in both directions on a given segment of highway..
It will be interesting to learn why and how the new, lower speed limit sign was posted.
You never know who is interested…
3 months ago
2 comments:
I learned from IDOT that a highway crew mistakenly replaced the worn-out 55MPH speed limit with a 50MPH sign. I was told that the correct sign will be installed as their schedule permits. Let's hope it's soon.
The correct 55MPH speed limit sign was installed today by IDOT, restoring the 55MPH speed limit westbound on Route 120 from Charles Road. Thanks, IDOT!
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