How can I request speed bumps in my neighborhood?

Blu

In general this is a matter handled at the municipal level either by the City Council, the Office of Mayor or the Dept of Parks & Roads. You need to address the request to the correct party with particulars. It will be helpful to offer specific information like in 2 days from 8am to 5pm I witnessed the following. This can be an estimate based on watching a couple hours, but it offers some basis for the request. If you have neighbors who are aware of the problem, you can make up a little petition to file.

redranger

a child can get hurt by a car going 2 mph, keep the kids out of the street. when cars hit human beings ,the car wins every time

uknowme

If it's a town road they won't do it. if it's a private road you can but then your liable for damage it may cause.

homer_1561

maybe send a letter to your local council or something, or go in there personally..

a_raggedy_andy

I would start, as blu said, Get some data. This could be just a simple video tape with the timestamp turned on to show a pattern. Also, get with the community watch, or just get a petition. This shows that you are not the only person experiencing this problem. Once you have this in hand. Go to a city council meeting. Every person has a right to be heard. Present your case. They will usually do an investigation, and once that is complete, vote on a course of action. "uknowme" wrote that they wont do it. But they will you just need to be persistant. They post signs stating bumps ahead which exonerate the city from liability. Same goes for private roads.

vf29_sandman

generally, u wont find speed bumeps on a city street. u'll only find them in parking lots like when u are pulling into an apartment complex, because of the fact that hitting them at a high speed can cause damage to the underside of the car.
if u really want some action done, have the people that live on that street make it known to the police chief that there has been alot of speeding, and something needs done. u can also bring it up to city counsel as well. there's a saying: a squeaky wheel will get the grease. persistance will get something done.
dont take the law into ur own hands by laying spike strips or something like that down. u will be liable for any damage caused, especially if they lose control and slam into a parked car.

will

dont put speed bumps on your street you will ruin your and your neighbors car from constantly driving over them. simple an cheap option put a brick or two on your road, inform your neighbors to watch out. after hittin a few bricks speeders will avoid your street

thor

I know of a kid who was paralyzed when he hit a freshly installed speed bump with his bike one night while going down a steep hill. True, he should have had a light, but that doesn't make him feel any better. Ask your town not to pave your street anymore so it will be full of pot holes. Even better, have it torn up so its dirt again. But that would inconvenience you... Ask to have a camera installed and have ALL speeders ticketed.

ol_skool_bonethug

just lay down spike strips, don't waste time on speed bumps. show everyone you mean business.

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