Approaching the village from the east on Route 20. You leave Herkimer County and enter Otsego. There is sign to reduce speed to 40 mph which, depending on the time of year, is partially hidden by vegetation. But what is worse for people from out of the area is a pond on the left with a fountain (lit at night) which is a distraction from the speed sign. In a very short while the speed limit becomes 30 mph for the village just as you begin going downhill. There are many opportunities to trap you. There is a NYS Trooper station right in the middle of all of this.