From…-Chief Dustin Mock and the Portland Police Department

(10-29-25) Over the next few months you’ll see radar speed limit signs at various locations around Portland. These signs are an educational reminder for drivers. They show your current speed next to the posted limit so you can make quick, safer choices behind the wheel.

This project is something Chief Mock has wanted to bring to Portland for a while. We have finally found a company that could provide the features we needed, including helpful traffic data. They display speed and log information like traffic volume, average speed, and time of day, ECT. We will use that data to better understand where speeding is happening, plan patrols, adjust sign placement, and work with our city partners on engineering solutions.

Why this matters:

Safer streets protect everyone, especially near schools, crosswalks, parks, and neighborhoods.

Real-time reminders help drivers self-correct without a stop and a potential costly fine.

Data helps us focus resources where they can prevent crashes and injuries.

Temporary placements during a test run to evaluate results. If the tools work well, we may expand the program.

Common questions:

“Why put up signs instead of investigating other crimes?”

We do both. Traffic safety is one of our core responsibilities because crashes hurt our neighbors and slow emergency response. These signs help reduce dangerous driving and let us deploy officers more efficiently across all types of calls and investigations.

What’s next? We will place signs at different locations citywide during the pilot. Locations are selected based on crash history, community reports, speed complaints, and areas with lots of pedestrians or other roadway users.

Please help us keep Portland safe. Watch your speed, leave extra room, and look out for pedestrians, cyclists, school buses, and other drivers. If you have a location suggestion or feedback, drop a comment below or send us a message. We will consider placement at different locations. Keep in mind we have limited devices. The devices will be in one spot for a set amount of time to collect data and also to have better effect on speed awareness and reduction.

Thank you for your support as we test these tools and continue working to deter problems and communicate openly with our community.