It's alarming and heartbreaking for any parent to think about their child being in danger, especially due to reckless driving right outside their home. My son, who has level 2 autism, has been known to elope, and the thought of him or any child being in harm's way because of speeding cars on our residential street, Union Avenue Southwest in Canton, Ohio, is terrifying.

I have personal trauma regarding this issue. When I was just 6 years old, I was hit by a car, and the driver left the scene. To make matters worse, the police did nothing, leaving my family and me without justice. This memory haunts me, and I fear for my child's safety and that of other children in our community.

Over the years, there have been multiple incidents where children have been hit by speeding cars on our street. Union Avenue is not unique in having drivers who speed, but each incident is a stark reminder that urgent action is needed to prevent further tragedies. The negligence to address this ongoing risk to our children's safety is unacceptable.

We need concrete measures to ensure the safety of our children and community. Installing safety speed tablets on Union Avenue SW is a feasible and effective solution to curb reckless speeding and protect our families. These tablets will remind drivers to slow down, fostering a safer environment for everyone, especially the children who play and live in the vicinity.

By signing this petition, you are advocating for a safer community and urging our local authorities to prioritize the installation of safety speed tablets on Union Avenue SW. It's time to take meaningful action to prevent future accidents and protect our children from the dangers of speeding vehicles. Please, join us in making our streets safer for everyone. Sign and support this cause.