NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!It’s not a typo.One Wisconsin county has set one area’s speed limit to 17.3 mph in an eye-catching move aimed at jolting drivers into staying alert in a high-traffic work zone.Officials in Outagamie County rolled out the unusual speed limit at the county’s Recycling and Solid Waste facility, where a constant flow of trucks, contractors and residents creates a busy and sometimes hazardous environment.County leaders say the oddly specific number is intentional — and psychological.DETROIT CAR CLUB SAVES SUBURBAN COFFEE SHOP FROM FORECLOSURE DURING COVID LOCKDOWNS”Why 17.3? It makes you pause. Officials announced the change in a post on social media. The county believes that the unusual speed limit will encourage drivers to slow down and be more alert. “Worked when I was there last weekend.” One user responded to the post.CLICK THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPOther people, however, were sceptical of the move. Another user commented, “Sounds outagamie.” “Plus, you’ll be charged with speeding at 17.4 and impeding the traffic at 17.2, so everyone is going to pay.”
