Description
We would like to request a special needs child sign. Our special needs son has been injured several times by distracted drivers and we are honestly scared to let him go outside. Our son has diagnosed autism. Similar to “Blind Child” or “Deaf Child” signs, the warning sign would be aimed at telling motorists that there is a child in the area with a disability who might not be as aware of traffic dangers as other kids.
Thank you for your time and considerations,
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City of Huntsville (Verified Official)
NavyWife (Registered User)
NavyWife (Registered User)
NavyWife (Registered User)
Bunny (Registered User)
Acknowledged Huntsville Traffic Engineering (Verified Official)
Huntsville Traffic Engineering (Verified Official)
Signs indicating “CHILDREN AT PLAY”, “BLIND CHILD”, or “DEAF CHILD”, (which would include your request for a sign alerting to an Autistic child) are not recognized as official warning signs by the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The usage of this sign was removed from the manual in 1971. Traffic studies have shown that this type sign, while attempting to warn of a particular condition in a residential area, or of a condition that is not always present, has failed to achieve desired safety benefits. They are not used in the City of Huntsville.
We will transfer your request to the Huntsville Police Department for their review of the construction workers speeding situation described in the SEE CLICK FIX.”
Huntsville Traffic Engineering (Verified Official)
Huntsville Police Department (Verified Official)
Thank you for contacting the City of Huntsville with your service request. Your inquiry is being processed, and one of our departments will respond as soon as possible.
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The Huntsville Connect Customer Service Team
Bunny (Registered User)
Huntsville Police Department (Verified Official)
Your Customer Service Team
Thank you for reaching out to us. We have initiated extra patrols and requested traffic details for your area. In the case of [speeding] violations, it is best to immediately contact the Huntsville Police Department's non-emergency number is 256-722-7100. Although Huntsville Connect is monitored throughout the week, it is designed to handle service requests and not urgent, police-related matters. The police department’s non-emergency number and 911 are monitored at all times.
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Your Huntsville Connect Customer Service Team
Huntsville Traffic Engineering (Verified Official)
Closed Huntsville Police Department (Verified Official)
Thank you for reporting your service request to the City of Huntsville. Your issue has been handled and we are closing your request. If you need further assistance, please let us know.
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