Speeding Gets You Stopped | Portland News

Albuquerque’s bold new traffic strategy rewards drivers who obey speed limits—by giving them earlier green lights—leading to fewer crashes and a noticeable drop in speeding. The “rest in red” system uses sensors to detect compliant drivers, while Portland tests a similar “virtual speed bump” on a dangerous highway, cutting speeds from 39 to 30 mph. Experts debate long-term effectiveness and driver frustration, but cities are combining the tech with speed cameras for added deterrence. Success hinges on widespread cooperation—if one driver speeds, it affects everyone behind them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/981b032d195f9e73