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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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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

"Mr Hollis, was very lucky not to be prosecuted for dangerous driving, travelling 60 to 70mph in an area which has traffic calming measures," the judge said.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2022

Adding bus lanes, protected bike lanes, marked crosswalks and traffic calming are proven strategies to make these kinds of streets safer for everyone.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2022

The impact of a hundred new homes might be mitigated by money for extra school places, or traffic calming measures.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 17, 2014

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

From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2010

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