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Golden city street with "Speed Limit 20 MPH" signage

20 is Plenty is Here!


New speed limit signage will be installed in residential neighborhoods through the end of October, decreased from 25 mph to 20 mph. City Council passed a measure in September 2022 that decreased the speed limit in residential areas to help keep our children, neighbors, pedestrians and pets safer.

Accidents occurring at 20 mph have a 13% likelihood of ending in death or severe injury. At 30 mph, that number increases to 40% and jumps to 73% at 40 mph. It is simple; drive slower and reduce accidents, injuries, and potential deaths.


In conjunction with 20 mph posted speed limits, City Council also approved the use of photo radar to help reduce speeding in the city. Golden Police Department contracted with Verra Mobility to build a van and is awaiting the final operating system to be installed. It is anticipated that you will see the van operating in town in November 2023.


Temporary signage is required to be posted 300 feet from the van to notify drivers of its presence. Vehicles traveling 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit will receive a citation in the mail, directed to the registered owner of the vehicle. This citation is $40 and doubles to $80 in a school zone. There are zero points associated with the photo radar citation, and it is not reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles.


City staff continue to receive letters from concerned citizens regarding speed throughout the city, especially in areas where children are present. The implementation of 20 is Plenty and Photo Radar is intended to slow drivers down to decrease the risk of injury and death related to vehicle-pedestrian incidents. This change is for the safety of all residents and visitors to our city. Take time to look for the new signage and pump your brakes for safety.


For more information, email 20mph-plenty@cityofgolden.net.

20 is Plenty is Here!


New speed limit signage will be installed in residential neighborhoods through the end of October, decreased from 25 mph to 20 mph. City Council passed a measure in September 2022 that decreased the speed limit in residential areas to help keep our children, neighbors, pedestrians and pets safer.

Accidents occurring at 20 mph have a 13% likelihood of ending in death or severe injury. At 30 mph, that number increases to 40% and jumps to 73% at 40 mph. It is simple; drive slower and reduce accidents, injuries, and potential deaths.


In conjunction with 20 mph posted speed limits, City Council also approved the use of photo radar to help reduce speeding in the city. Golden Police Department contracted with Verra Mobility to build a van and is awaiting the final operating system to be installed. It is anticipated that you will see the van operating in town in November 2023.


Temporary signage is required to be posted 300 feet from the van to notify drivers of its presence. Vehicles traveling 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit will receive a citation in the mail, directed to the registered owner of the vehicle. This citation is $40 and doubles to $80 in a school zone. There are zero points associated with the photo radar citation, and it is not reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles.


City staff continue to receive letters from concerned citizens regarding speed throughout the city, especially in areas where children are present. The implementation of 20 is Plenty and Photo Radar is intended to slow drivers down to decrease the risk of injury and death related to vehicle-pedestrian incidents. This change is for the safety of all residents and visitors to our city. Take time to look for the new signage and pump your brakes for safety.


For more information, email 20mph-plenty@cityofgolden.net.

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    Why don't you use traffic calming measures instead of signage? signage and fines do little to deter speeders in our area.

    jmomalley asked 10 months ago

    Thank you for your comment. We agree that posted limits and enforcement are only two pieces of reducing speed of vehicles. We do have a neighborhood speed management program for neighborhood streets that funds projects that change the roadway in ways intended to reduce speeds. We also perform complete street projects that have design elements to reduce speed. It will take time to fund all such projects and implement them. 

Page last updated: 27 Sep 2023, 01:19 PM