What's the point? Why one area in Wisconsin has a very specific speed limit
Outagamie County, Wisconsin has implemented a 17.3 mph speed limit at its Recycling and Solid Waste facility to increase driver awareness in a busy work zone. Officials say the unusual number is designed to break drivers' autopilot behavior and encourage them to pay more attention. The psychological tactic aims to improve safety among mixed traffic of large trucks and passenger vehicles.
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Wisconsin What's the point? Why one area in Wisconsin has a very specific speed limit Officials at Outagamie County recycling facility say the number forces drivers to 'look twice' By Stephen Sorace Fox News Published April 30, 2026 1:26pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 30 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s not a typo.
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