A new program dubbed “Drive CarePhilly” is being rolled out in Philadelphia in an attempt to get drivers to follow speed limits. As part of the program, approximately 100 intersections will be fitted with high tech 3D decals that they believe will fake out drivers into thinking there is something in the intersection. While I can see this plan working initially, what happens when the locals grow accustomed to the decals? If they know the bumps are fake, what is to prevent them from speeding? It just doesn’t seem logical in the long term. [KYW via Fark]
Sam
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 8:45 AMMore to the point… what happens when people who frequent philadelphia roads become accustomed to there being fake objects painted all over the streets, and one day see what looks like maybe a painting of a child in the middle of the road…
sfnox
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 5:57 PMThat looks great. But, how much power does it use? It would be less impact on the environment to put a real speed hump there. It would also be a lot more effective in slowing those ‘hoons’ down.
Simon
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 9:21 PMlooks like mario kart!
dptronz
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 7:48 AMLooks like RC PRO-AM on NES.
Jen Simkins
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 2:49 AMWhat happens when they mistake a real one is just “another decal” and don’t slow down! What happens if an accident is caused as a result. Does it say that you have to slow down for a decal?!