Should Speed Bumps Be Installed in Underground Garages?
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If the ramp surface is constructed with deceleration ridges, there is no need to install additional professional speed bumps. However, they should still be installed at the entrance and exit. The function of speed bumps: By slightly raising the road surface, speed bumps aim to slow down vehicles and influence the driver's psychology, encouraging them to voluntarily reduce speed. Speed bumps are a specialized traffic safety device installed at intersections, industrial and mining enterprises, schools, residential areas, and other entrances to reduce the speed of motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles. Introduction to speed bumps: Speed bumps, also known as speed humps, are traffic facilities installed on roads to slow down passing vehicles. They are generally strip-shaped, but some are dot-shaped, and are primarily made of rubber, though some are metal. They are usually colored yellow and black to attract visual attention, with a slightly raised surface to achieve the effect of vehicle deceleration.
As someone who frequently deals with safety issues, I believe installing speed bumps in underground garages is quite necessary. Underground garages have poor visibility and many blind spots, making it easy for drivers to accelerate quickly, such as when turning or reacting too late to pedestrians. Speed bumps can force drivers to slow down. Experience tells me that placing them at high-risk areas like entrances, exits, and corners is particularly effective. Data shows that reducing speed to below 10km/h can decrease accident probability by 70%. Although some complain about the discomfort of the bumps, this minor inconvenience is worth it compared to the risk of personal injury. Additionally, underground garages often have children or elderly people walking around, and speed bumps provide everyone with extra reaction time. I’ve seen parking lots without them experience frequent accidents, while those with speed bumps show clear improvement. So, the key is using them in the right locations to enhance overall safety.
