The speed limit on the road into Fagerviken in Norduppland is 50 kilometers per hour, but local resident Ragnar Jakobsson experiences that many drive too fast there. To tackle this issue, Jakobsson created a bird feeder that can be mistaken for a speed camera, using an old ventilation pipe, a car lamp, and other small items. According to SVT Uppland, Ragnar Jakobsson described that there are both children and animals along the road, so he felt he wanted to do something about it.
He also noted, as reported by SVT Uppland, that he thinks those who brake just want to look at the birds. Upsala Nya Tidning was the first to report on this creative solution to the speeding problem. It remains unknown whether the bird feeder has actually reduced speeding incidents or accidents in the area, and how many drivers have mistaken it for a speed camera.
There are both children and animals here along the road, so I felt I wanted to do something about it.
Additionally, it is unclear if local authorities support or plan to implement similar measures elsewhere, or if there have been any official complaints or feedback about the bird feeder from residents or drivers.
I think those who brake just want to look at the birds.