“Speed Humps” are vertical deflections – raised area across road width, slight curvature to discourage speeding. Another variation of this is the Speed Table. For more information see NACTO

Positive Results

• May slow speed slightly

Negative Results

• Slow response time of emergency vehicles
• May divert traffic to parallel residential streets; and
• Possible increase in noise and pollution for residents living immediately adjacent to the speed bumps.
• Possible grounding of long wheelbase vehicles