Mt. Juliet, TN – Drivers in Mt. Juliet are being reminded to slow down after the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office conducted 19 traffic stops Wednesday morning on East Division Street.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the speed limit along that stretch recently dropped from 45 mph to 35 mph — and several motorists apparently missed the update. Deputies clocked one vehicle traveling 59 mph, nearly 25 mph over the new limit.
The department said it issued a handful of what it calls “Do Better Tickets” — friendly reminders rather than fines — to encourage drivers to pay closer attention to posted limits and help keep local roads safe.
Officials said the goal of the enforcement effort was education, not punishment, emphasizing awareness of recent traffic changes in growing parts of Mt. Juliet.
Deputies plan to continue monitoring the area in the coming weeks as part of a broader campaign to reduce speeding and improve safety for pedestrians and commuters alike.
Residents are urged to stay alert for updated signage and to allow extra time during their morning and evening commutes.
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