What else is being done about speeding in Dunes West?

Since 2014, Dunes West owned and operated a standard radar device, used to inform MPPD regarding primary areas where speeding was occurring. The device can usually identify the license plate of speeding vehicles; however, DWPOA is not permitted under SC law to issue Uniform Traffic Tickets for speeding.

In 2018, the Board of Directors attempted to implement a speeding policy applicable behind the gates. The policy was rescinded and the Board formed the Traffic Safety committee to engage resident participation. The purpose of this committee is to address the various traffic safety related problems in Dunes West and to refer identified, prioritized solutions to the Board for implementation. 

The committee performed a resident survey and collected information on streets and intersections where additional cross walks and signage could improve safety. The committee also recommended purchasing a Speed Awareness Monitor (SAM) to simultaneously (a) collect traffic data for analysis and (b) give immediate visual feedback to drivers operating vehicles in excess of speed limits. The board approved the request and the SAM unit deployed in Dunes West beginning in May 2019. Currently, the Traffic Safety committee is analyzing SAM data and preparing additional recommendations for the Board.  (Owners and residents are welcome to serve on the Traffic Safety Committee; email your interest and preferred contact info to board@duneswestpoa.com).