LIVONIA, Mich. – Does it feel like your quiet neighborhood is all of a sudden a speedway?
A quiet Livonia neighborhood is grappling with an escalating speeding problem that’s putting residents’ safety at risk, according to local homeowners and police data.
Neighborhood speed study reveals concerning trends
Local 4 crews canvassed Hubbard Street with speed-monitoring equipment and caught multiple drivers exceeding the 30-mph speed limit between Five and Six Mile Roads, with some vehicles reaching speeds of up to 45 mph. The problem is particularly worse during drop-off and pick-up times at a nearby school.
“It is a lovely neighborhood. It’s quiet. Our properties here are one acre, but there is a lot of traffic. It’s a cut through,” says Mary Trotter, who has lived in the area for 40 years.
Safety concerns growing
The speeding issue has transformed what was once a peaceful neighborhood into an area of growing concern. Residents face multiple challenges:
- Difficulty backing out of driveways safely
- Dangerous conditions for pedestrians using the walk path
- Risks when checking mail or crossing the street
- Wildlife hazards complicated by speeding vehicles
- Aggressive tailgating by impatient drivers
“It’s getting out of control with the speeding; it’s caused a lot of issues where it’s very unsafe to cross our street,” Trotter said. “It’s quite dangerous now with this walk path, with people walking, and the cars are going over 45 miles an hour.”
Police response and traffic data
The Livonia Police Department is aware of the trouble spot and has taken several steps to address the situation by conducting speed studies.
Officers have also issued 225 tickets year-to-date in 2025.
Despite the concerning speed trends, crash data shows relatively few accidents:
- 2025: Two crashes to date
- 2024: One crash
- 2023: No crashes
- 2022: One crash
- 2021: One crash
However, police told Local 4 it continues to monitor the situation and plans to conduct additional traffic details in response to ongoing citizen complaints.
Looking Forward
Residents are calling for increased enforcement and stricter penalties for repeat offenders.
“I do wish that we had more patrol officers from the traffic bureau here in Livonia,” said Trotter, who suggests implementing a system to track warnings and ensure repeat offenders face appropriate consequences.