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Speed humps are not the same roadway constructions than speed bumps. While bumps are best used in places like parking lots and other spaces where the desire is to have automobiles nearly stop to move over the bump safely, speed humps are a little more subtle, but still engineered to bring about a small bit of driver discomfort or anxiety while a vehicle is traveling over it that should cause the driver to slow.
Speed humps are not the same roadway constructions than speed bumps. While bumps are best used in places like parking lots and other spaces where the desire is to have automobiles nearly stop to move over the bump safely, speed humps are a little more subtle, but still engineered to bring about a small bit of driver discomfort or anxiety while a vehicle is traveling over it that should cause the driver to slow. Speed humps are generally 3 or four inches high, and can be as long as 20 or 25 feet. Speed bumps, on the other hand, are about the same height but only about one to three feet wide. The humps don't need near stoppage, but are engineered to slow automobiles down to about 15 or 20 miles per hour. The installation of a speed hump was recommended by the study only after several other techniques of traffic control had been attempted, including regulatory, warning and guide messages engineered to alert traffic to the speed limit and the roadway. Driver feedback signs do a better job of warning drivers to their speeds than any other method, so these would be a good option for slowing traffic before considering methods like speed humps. Firstly, speed humps are most efficient when there are a few set at frequent intervals on a residential street. Installing them is no small undertaking, and must be rigorously planned. Humps need to be in areas where the coming autos can obviously see them both in the daytime and at night, so installation near light is necessary. For most effectiveness on some streets, extra street lights may have to be installed close to the humps. Traffic engineering studies are recommended as a first step before installation of these humps because of the cost, work and effect on the community involved.. Because they won't force vehicles to stop or catch drivers off guard as they are uncomfortable going over a hump or bump, they won't cause panicked braking or evasive maneuvers. About the Author: Our driver feedbacks signs can be easily placed next to a speed limit sign without causing any traffic chaos during installation like speed humps and bumps may cause. Take a look at the TraffiCalm web site today at trafficalmsystems.com for more info about improving your neighborhood safety. |