Speed Study Finds No Major Speeding Issues on West Moreland Avenue in Hatboro

Police data shows 85th percentile speeds below posted limit despite increased traffic from bridge closure

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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After receiving complaints about speeding, the Hatboro Borough Police Department conducted a week-long speed study on West Moreland Avenue between the western entrance to Memorial Park and the West Moreland Avenue Bridge, which is currently closed for a two-year county bridge replacement project. The study found that average speeds were below the posted 25 mph limit, with 85th percentile speeds of 27 mph eastbound and 26 mph westbound.

Why it matters

The speed study results indicate that speeding is not a major issue on this section of West Moreland Avenue, despite an increase in traffic volume due to the nearby bridge closure. This helps address resident concerns and shows the posted speed limit is appropriate for the road conditions.

The details

The police department's speed study, conducted from February 6-12, found the average eastbound speed was 22.4 mph, with an 85th percentile speed of 27 mph. Westbound, the average speed was 22 mph with an 85th percentile of 26 mph. The highest speeds recorded were 47 mph eastbound and 48 mph westbound, but these represented only 0.4% and 0.7% of vehicles, respectively. Pennsylvania law prohibits speed enforcement under 11 mph over the posted limit.

  • The speed study was conducted from February 6-12, 2026.
  • The West Moreland Avenue Bridge is currently closed for a two-year Montgomery County bridge replacement project.

The players

Hatboro Borough Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that conducted the speed study on West Moreland Avenue.

Pennsylvania

The state where Hatboro is located, which has laws restricting when police can conduct speed enforcement.

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The takeaway

This speed study shows that despite increased traffic on West Moreland Avenue due to a nearby bridge closure, speeding is not a major issue on this road. The posted 25 mph speed limit appears appropriate based on the data, addressing resident concerns about unsafe driving in the area.