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Speed tables, speed bumps and speed humps are similar structures in concept and they all come with a purpose of lowering vehicle speeds in order to promote safer driving.  However, they differ in length and height of the raised area that makes up the obstacle.  A speed bump is designed to be used in lower speed areas such as private and residential roads as well as parking lots.  The speed bump is rounded and varies from two to six inches in height.  It is generally one to three feet in length from the front of the bump to the back.  The width of a speed bump can vary as well – anywhere from one to ten feet.  A speed bump’s design is such that it allows comfortable passage at very low speeds of around five mph.

While “speed bump” is probably the most widely used term, you may have noticed signs warning of an upcoming “speed hump” or “speed table”.  Speed humps usually will not be greater than four inches in height and generally are 10-12 feet long.  The speed hump serves a different purpose than the speed bump and allows the entire vehicle to sit on the obstacle before descending onto the other side of the roadway.  Speed humps do not carry the same risk of a vehicle bottoming out, and allow for greater speeds than speed bumps.  They are often used in residential areas with speed limits of 25 mph or less.  They are employed to promote safety of streets on which people live, and to improve the traffic flow of residential areas, thereby improving the environmental quality as well.

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