A vehicle struck one of the RADAR signs that clocks motorists’ speed in Silverlake on Northfork near Amberly Dr. late on August 26 or early on August 27. The person or persons who hit the sign removed it, only to put it back later that day in a broken condition.
The Silverlake HOA purchased this and several other RADAR signs, which collect speed data. The data is forwarded to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), which then uses it to adjust patrols in order to catch speeders.
The HOA originally purchased four signs and placed them on Southfork Dr. and on CR 101/Bailey Rd. in both directions. They helped so much that the HOA spoke with three area MUDs to purchase more of them. MUDs 2, 3 and 6 participated in this mobility project with the cooperation of BCSO.
There are elementary schools, crosswalks and jogging trails along the borders of these MUDs and the signs have been instrumental in preventing injuries and catching habitual speeders.
“I got an email from a resident who had noticed that the RADAR sign was gone while jogging early in the morning on August 27,” said Jeff Moore, who serves as a Director on the Silverlake HOA Board and the MUD 3 Board. “I went to take pictures around 4:00 p.m. that same day, and it was back, but broken and useless.”
Judging from the condition of the sign, the vehicle that struck it most likely sustained significant damage. “These signs are sturdy and heavy,” said Moore. “I know that the car or truck that hit it has major damage.”
Moore said that he filed a police report with BCSO, and had hoped that whomever struck the sign would come forward to take responsibility. After weeks of no real information, the HOA decided to offer a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who hit the sign.
“We’re looking out for the best interest of our neighborhoods,” said Moore. “We would have been more understanding if someone had stepped forward. But now, we’re looking to file criminal charges.”
The RADAR sign is currently being examined to determine if any parts of it are salvageable. “The solar panels were broken and the base was cracked. We’re not sure what, if anything, is salvageable,” Moore said.
The RADAR signs cost approximately $5,000 each.
Anyone with information about who may have struck the RADAR sign located on Northfork Dr. near Amberly Dr. late on August 26 or early on August 27 is encouraged to call the community management company, PCMI, at (281) 504-1350 or email SilverlakeHOA@gmail.com. Callers may remain anonymous. Any information that leads to a conviction will earn the caller the $5,000 reward.
Photo: Jeff Moore
Photo: Jeff Moore
Photo: Jeff Moore
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