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traffic calming

British

noun

the use of a series of devices, such as bends and humps in the road, to slow down traffic, esp in residential areas

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That data is drivers doing 26mph or under in Wales but one road safety and driving standards charity is calling on authorities to introduce traffic calming measures.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024

One motoring organisation has said traffic calming measures like speed bumps should be installed to force drivers to do 20mph.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024

Morales proposes a $3.6 million boost for traffic calming citywide, with the understanding her district could likely show the highest need for improvements.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2022

The other interesting thing is that the traffic calming measures that they put in are the thing that caused the incident.

From The Guardian • Jul. 15, 2011

“These changes have a traffic calming effect, lowering speeds and increasing driver attention.”

From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2010

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