Why shouldn we have speed bumps to slow down hot rodders?
The control of speeding in residential neighborhoods, while maintaining acceptably safe roadway conditions, is a widespread concern which requires a persistent law enforcement effort. The inability of posted speed limit signs to curb the intentional violator, leads to frequent demands for installation of “speed bumps” in public streets and alleys. However, actual tests of various experimental designs have demonstrated the physical inability of a speed bump to control all types of light weight and heavyweight vehicles successfully. In fact, a soft sprung sedan is encouraged to increase speed for a better ride, while some vehicles may lose control, particularly on a curve. California courts have held public agencies liable for personal injuries resulting from faulty designs. Increased hazards to the unwary, challenges to the daredevil, disruption of movement to both emergency and service vehicles, and undesirable increases in noise, have caused speed bumps to be officially rejected as a
