• SPEED humps seem to do little or nothing to reduce speeding, drivers and riders simply shoot across them, usually accompanied by a dull thump.

Known as sinusoidal humps (something to do with our noses being damaged by pollution?), they ought to slow down speeding motorists and motorcyclists.

Traditionally speed humps have been opposed by motoring groups. Added to this, councils view their task as being to keep the traffic moving. Unfortunately for both there are people around!

Pedestrians, the most vulnerable of road users, need to be able to walk about and to cross roads safely. Better health care means growing numbers of elderly and disabled people wanting to get out and about.

We require proper speed humps that are “fit for purpose” and they ought to become commonplace.

ANTONY PORTER
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