Rosedale Drive Speed Limit
At a glance
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- What: at a council member's request the police department ran a speed study on Rosedale Drive (June 9 to June 25, 2026).
- Where it stands: a state amendment to G.S. 20-141 effective December 1, 2026 makes the default 25 mph on roads that are unpaved or have no center line, so police expect no separate council action.
- Next: the city attorney is to review the statute first, and police plan a public education campaign.
Study findings
- Average speed was about 25 mph and the 85th percentile about 30 mph, so no significant speeding problem was found.
- Police nonetheless support 25 mph given the residential character and sight distance near Hill Crest.
Legal background
- Rosedale Drive has no center line and no posted limit signs, so the default municipal limit is 35 mph.
- The state amendment to G.S. 20-141 (effective December 1, 2026) changes the default to 25 mph.
- A council member noted some roads may still need ordinances setting 35 mph.
Discussion time
About 5 minutes across 2 meetings (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 - Public Safety Committee | 4 |
| 2026-08-04 - Public Safety Committee | 1 |
Log
- 2026-09-09 - Public Safety Committee - Police presented study results and recommended 25 mph, to take effect through the December 1 state default; attorney to review.
- 2026-08-04 - Public Safety Committee - The police chief said the speed study was done and would be presented the following month.