A recent poll by CAA shows that Canadians are extremely concerned about speeding in residential neighbourhoods.

In the capital city it’s not unusual to see signs on lawns in some areas, posted by concerned residents, asking drivers to slow down.

Municipalities throughout the province have put measures in place to try to slow traffic in certain high speed areas, including speed bumps and bump outs.

Frustratingly, one in 5 respondents, or 22 per cent of Canadians asked, admit to speeding in a residential area at one time or another.

CAA spokesperson Julia Kent says drivers are aware of the dangers of speeding, but it happens anyway.

She believes it has to do with cultural changes, including how the internet and mobile phones have added to a feeling of having to rush through our daily routines to get everything done.