Forget the effectiveness of the signs, did anyone else choke when they read the price tag? $6,000,000.00 dollars for 2 radar speed signs??? There simply is no limit to the spending excess when its the taxpayer's money....

I agree with James Bailey, one of the most dangerous stretches of road, along with the flat upper stretch of Palisades Drive where cars consistently drive WAY beyond the speed limit (way beyond safe speed). I am ALL for anything that will help curb the speeding on this road. But, $6 million, I would think that would have funded a police person and car on that road full time for a NUMBER of YEARS and revenue from tickets would more than cover the cost of the officer in perpetuity.

The process is obviously broken. Highlands residents spent months debating how a couple of Verizon towers would impact their surroundings. Who knew that this project was even going to happen and how much it was going to cost? Did the Coastal Commission approve it? A couple of years ago the quote for mobile speed check signs was around $30,000 each, but apparently only permitted in school zones, so not available for placement on Palisades Drive above the plaza area as was proposed at a President's Council meeting. Is it possible that the cost shown in the article includes the entire Sunset Blvd. signal light coordination project that is now tearing up our infastructure from PCH to downtown LA?

If the speed and license information aren't recorded, what's the point of these signs for anyone besides the solid citizens who are trying to control their (our) speed? For the money and ugly, I'd rather have some new camouflage cell towers. I still can't receive AT&T calls at home.

I am disappointed at the negativity in these comments. As a Highlands resident since 1984, I was thrilled to see the signs installed on Palisades Dr. on a very dangerous stretch of the road. Studies have shown that such signs are effective at reducing speeds, and given that the LAPD traffic division is so under-manned, I appreciate the city installing the signs.

I think Joe's comments explain that the price tag includes more than just the signs on Palisades Dr.

Kudos to whomever is responsible for getting the signs installed!

I can't begin to express just how irritated I am with the lack of forethought exercised in this process. I routinely get buzzed by cars going at least 20 -30 miles faster than I am driving, flying up Palisades Drive. If anyone thinks that an electronic sign clocking racing cars is going to slow many of these thrill seekers down, rather than giving them a speedway with an incentive to put pedal to the metal to maximize their "speed score", then I invite them to share the raceway as the checkered flags fly.

I fear the roadside memorials will multiply this summer as the signs attract racers from all over the city. What a draw for the speeding motorcycles using the s-curves on Sunset to head up the street to try their luck on "The Drive".

I do hope that someone with the ability to think this through properly will take the time to consider the ramifications of turning Palisades Drive into a clocked racetrack before the switch gets flipped on. If not, I will think twice each time I put my two kids in the back of my van and tempt fate by heading off down the hill.

Speeding----This is happening on all the canyon roads. Unfortunately, the highest complaints are right here.

This is only one of the solutions to slow down the drivers. There are other methods to slow down the speeders. First, periodic law enforcement is still needed. Second, education or literature with photos & video via email showing the results of an accident on this street. This is really important with the parents and children. Most of the times, the children emulate the parent's behavior. Beware they are watching and listening while you are driving. Majority of the serious deadly crashes are happening with our own children. Third, adding guard rails. Fourth, lowering the speed limits. Fifth, adding speed bumps. However, all of this cost the taxpayers.
So the real solution is people abide the posted speed limit. Otherwise, we all pay for the violations, law enforcements, signs, etc. and worst of all, our children's deaths!!!

While I agree about the ineffectiveness of speed signs in deterring racers and adrenaline junkies, the reality of the matter is that they are not the only people speeding on Palisades Drive. In fact, this group is definitely the minority.

The majority of speeders drive this stretch of the canyon in the 60 to 70 MPH range, definitely not racers yet still very unsafe. Why do they do it? Some probably think, just like the racers, that they can handle the speed, but many do it inadvertently without thinking. For the former case, they already know how fast they're going - the signs won't incentivize them to go faster or they would already be doing it. For the latter, though, the signs serve as a clear reminder of how fast they're going, one that may actually get them to slow down.

Ultimately, if you want to stop those speeding most excessively, greater police presence is needed. However, the signs may have an effect in reaching the majority of speeders, especially if coupled with continuing police presence. The ultimate goal here is to save lives, and three years ago, when this community convened a meeting on the issue, this was one of the solutions that was requested - it took the city some time to do it, but they should be appreciated for doing it, not derided.

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