Histon & Impington On-Line

Speed Cushions

Description

Speed cushions are designed to slow cars down, whilst allowing the wheels of buses and other wide wheel base vehicles to pass either side of the raised area. They are usually installed in pairs and consist of two rectangular raised areas, side by side.

Benefits

• Reduce car speeds effectively
• Self enforcing
• Less visually intrusive than road humps
• Preferred by bus operators and emergency services

• Parking can cause problems
• Don't reduce motorcycle speeds
• Some ambulances are adversely affected
• More difficult to construct than road humps

Further information

For further information contact the Traffic Management Section, telephone 01480 375663 or email

(Information provided by Cambridgeshire County Council)