Drivers on one busy Palmetto Bay street can ease off the brakes a bit this week.
The Village of Palmetto Bay says the speed limit on SW 160th Street, between SW 90th Avenue and SW 77th Court, is now 25 MPH. The change started Tuesday, Nov. 3. The posted limit on that stretch had been 20 MPH.
The Village says it made the change after a lot of feedback from the community and a fresh look at traffic on the road.
HELP WITH RECENT TICKETS
Some drivers got speeding tickets on that part of SW 160th Street in the last few weeks. The Village says it is working with the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office and the Clerk of the Courts to seek dismissal of speeding citations issued from Oct. 18 to Nov. 2 for going over the 20 MPH limit in the same area.
In its announcement, the Village thanked the people who spoke up. “We would like to thank our residents for sharing their concerns and feedback, helping us reach a solution that balances traffic flow and public safety,” the Village wrote.
WHAT TO KNOW
- New limit: 25 MPH
- Where: SW 160th Street, from SW 90th Avenue to SW 77th Court
- Starts: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
- Questions: Call Village Hall at 305-259-1234
You can read the Village’s full notice on the Palmetto Bay news page.
ALSO FROM VILLAGE HALL: REPORT FLOODING
Heavy rain this past weekend dropped about 3 to 5 inches on Palmetto Bay in just a few hours. The Village says early checks show its storm drain system held up well.
Still, the Village wants to hear from you. If you see flooding or a lot of standing water, you can report it on Street-By-Street, the Village’s online reporting tool. Your reports help the Public Services team find problem spots, watch drainage and decide where to go first. Find the link on the Village’s flooding notice.
One more date for Palmetto Bay neighbors: the Fall Recycling Drive-Thru is this Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Hall, 9705 E. Hibiscus Street. Bring old electronics, household hazardous waste and papers to shred, plus your driver’s license to show you live in the Village.
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