Speed bumpSouth Africa
5. Speed bump
A speed bump is a raised traffic-calming device placed across all or part of a road to make drivers reduce their speed. It is commonly used near homes, schools, crossings, parking areas and other places where low vehicle speeds are important.
Speed bumps vary in shape, height and legal status. Drivers should approach them at a low, controlled speed and follow any warning signs or speed limits that apply.
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How should I recognise and approach a speed bump in South Africa?
Look for a raised surface, approach warnings, road markings and any separate speed instruction. A traffic-calming device can be part of a raised crossing or junction, so identify the layout and the road users who may use it.
🔗 transport.gov.za • South Africa, Department of Transport, SARTSM — speed-bump
Warning for a speed bump.
English • W332 • Speed humps. A speed hump or humps are ahead. Reduce speed.
Sources
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🔗 Transport.gov.za • Department of Transport · SADC RTSM Vol. 1, chapter 3, PDF p. 6 (May 2012)
SVG source: Southern African Development Community • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Which speed should I use at a raised device in South Africa?
Obey the applicable speed restriction and slow further for the device, visibility and other road users. Do not assume that a raised device carries the same numerical rule as one in another country; a safe approach can be well below the road’s maximum.
🔗 transport.gov.za • South Africa, Department of Transport, SARTSM — speed-bump

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