Highway RS-486 bisects a forest remnant (Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa), Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The posted speed limit has been reduced to 40 km/h and this enforced by a fixed location radar post. Additional measures include a wildlife warning sign and rumble strips. The rumple strips leave a narrow smooth path on the pavement for the vehicle tires.
Image below: Posted speed limit reduced to 40 km per h in road section (RS-486) through biological reserve (Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa), Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Posted speed limit reduced to 40 km per h in road section (RS-486) through biological reserve (Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa), Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilPosted speed limit reduced to 40 km per h in road section (RS-486) through biological reserve (Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa), Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Image below: Fixed location automated speed radar to enforce posted speed limit reduction to 40 km per h in road section (RS-486) through biological reserve (Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa), Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Fixed location automated speed radar to enforce posted speed limit reduction to 40 km per h in road section (RS-486) through biological reserve (Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa), Rio Grande do Sul, BrFixed location automated speed radar to enforce posted speed limit reduction to 40 km per h in road section (RS-486) through biological reserve (Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa), Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Image below: Wildlife warning sign, Attention, Animals crossing the road, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Wildlife warning sign, Attention, Animals crossing the road, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilWildlife warning sign, Attention, Animals crossing the road, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Images below: Rumble strip with limited smooth surface for the vehicle tires designed to reduce vehicle speed, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Rumble strip with limited smooth surface for the vehicle tires designed to reduce vehicle speed, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilRumble strip with limited smooth surface for the vehicle tires designed to reduce vehicle speed, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Rumble strip with limited smooth surface for the vehicle tires designed to reduce vehicle speed, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilRumble strip with limited smooth surface for the vehicle tires designed to reduce vehicle speed, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Rumble strip with limited smooth surface for the vehicle tires designed to reduce vehicle speed, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilRumble strip with limited smooth surface for the vehicle tires designed to reduce vehicle speed, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Images below: Speed limit reduction to 40 km per h painted on pavement, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Speed limit reduction to 40 km per h painted on pavement, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilSpeed limit reduction to 40 km per h painted on pavement, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Speed limit reduction to 40 km per h painted on pavement, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilSpeed limit reduction to 40 km per h painted on pavement, RS-486, Reserva Biológica Mata Paludosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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