speed limit

If you are heading southbound on Walsh Drive, during school zone driving hours, you will now have to slow down a little earlier.

The Casper Police Department wants to remind residents to be cognizant of the speed limit in school zones.

I have confirmed that the speed limit on Poplar Street, between Collins and 1st Street, has been lowered to 30 mile per hour.

Casper City Council members began reconsidering the matter a few months ago, and decided to revise the ordinance.

Besides East Second Street, residents have raised questions about speed limits elsewhere.

In March, the city changed the speed limit to 20 mph from 30 mph on East Second Street between South McKinley Street and Park Street.

Council member Mike Huber and Mayor Charlie Powell said they will monitor the results of the change in the speed limit.

Spokesman Cody Beers said officials hope to change local drivers' habits.

WYDOT says long-term statistics show unsafe speed plays a role in over 70 percent of winter crashes in Wyoming.

Until the new signs are installed, the existing posted speed limit remains in effect.