speed humps
Asphalt traffic calmers
Speed humps are raised sections of pavement designed to slow vehicle traffic, typically found in residential areas and parking lots.
They're wider and more gradual than speed bumps, producing a gentler jolt at low speeds: The neighborhood association lobbied for speed humps on our street.
Also called speed bumps, though technically distinct.
- bumpsSmall raised areas
- roadsPaved paths for vehicles
- slow downReduce pace or speed
- chicanesSharp alternating curves
- reflectorsSurfaces that bounce light
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