Manhattan, IL – A new traffic study from the Village of Manhattan Police Department has revealed a startling trend on local roads — with more than one in five drivers on Nelson Street caught speeding, many at what officials describe as “criminal-level” speeds.
According to the department, two separate one-week studies were conducted on Spring Street and Nelson in response to citizen complaints. The results, shared publicly this week, showed a sharp contrast between the two areas.
Spring Street saw just 0.4% of drivers exceeding the limit, while 21.1% of motorists on Nelson Street were recorded speeding — despite ongoing enforcement efforts.
Police emphasized that the issue isn’t caused by outsiders. “About 9 out of 10 of these speeding vehicles belong to your neighbors,” the department noted in a Facebook post.
The department urged drivers to slow down, calling the high rate of speeding both “ridiculous” and unsafe. Officials said the study results would help guide future enforcement and resource allocation, though the goal remains voluntary compliance over ticketing.
Residents are encouraged to share feedback and safety suggestions as the department reviews new enforcement strategies in response to the findings.
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