On April 23rd, 1957, news broke that police forces throughout the United States would be increasing their use of portable speed radar checking devices. These devices were seen as a game changer in enforcing speed limits and improving road safety.
Before the introduction of these devices, police officers had to rely on their own observations to estimate the speed of a vehicle. This method was prone to error and was not always effective in catching speeders. However, with the advent of portable speed radar checking devices, police officers could now accurately measure the speed of a vehicle and catch speeders more easily.
The use of these devices was seen as a positive step towards improving road safety. Speeding was a major cause of accidents on the roads, and the introduction of these devices would help to reduce the number of accidents caused by excessive speed. In addition, the use of these devices would also help to deter drivers from speeding in the first place, as they would be aware that they could be caught more easily.
Overall, the increased use of portable speed radar checking devices by police forces throughout the United States was a significant step forward in improving road safety. The devices proved to be effective in catching speeders and reducing the number of accidents caused by excessive speed. Today, these devices are still widely used by police forces around the world to enforce speed limits and improve road safety.
