YouTube video looks at speed limits

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Michigan State Police (MSP) have released a new YouTube video to help motorists understand how speed limits are established. The one-minute videThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Michigan State Police (MSP) have released a new YouTube video to help motorists understand how speed limits are established. The one-minute video explains the process that state agencies use to set speed limits. The new video is available on MDOT's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/michigandot. ''We work closely with our partners in law enforcement to establish the safest speed limits possible for the benefit of all motorists,'' said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. ''Our comprehensive analysis in determining speed limits relies heavily on identifying normal and safe driver behavior and whether or not a speed limit is realistic,'' said MSP Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue. For more information on how speed limits are set, visit www.michigan.gov/speedlimits.o explains the process that state agencies use to set speed limits. Published: Mon, Aug 22, 2011