Decimal point added to speed limit sign to stop drivers from going into ‘autopilot’

• A new speed limit sign has gone up on a road in Wisconsin, and it was a shock to some drivers cruising through the area.
• The Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste facility in Appleton, Wisconsin, put up the sign warning drivers of a 17.3 mph speed limit.
• The facility stated the precise speed limit is intended to make drivers pause and look twice, breaking their “autopilot” feeling on familiar routes, thereby enhancing safety for the many daily visitors.
• The unconventional speed limit has garnered positive reactions on social media, with users expressing amusement and support for the safety initiative.
• While unusual, similar specific speed limits, such as 8.2 mph in Colorado and 24 mph in Tennessee, have been noted elsewhere, often sparking public curiosity.

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Wisconsin road adds a decimal point to its speed limit. It’s not a joke