Faulty Speed Breakers a Nightmare for Motorists
Faulty Speed Breaker: A Nightmare for Motorists Intended as a road-safety measure, speed breakers become hazardous in their own right when engineering standards, adequate visibility and proper warning signage are neglected By Debkumar Bhadra Roads have played a vital role in the development of human civilisation. The earliest roads were little more than tracks created by repeated movement of people and animals. As societies evolved, the simple tracks transformed into sophisticated transport corridors designed for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Despite these advancements, roads continue to present challenges of their own. This article examines a seemingly minor flaw on our roads that creates serious hazards for motorists – a faulty speed breaker. Imagine driving along a road after sunset. Traffic is sparse and the road ahead appears clear. Suddenly, an unmarked speed breaker emerges from the darkness. The driver brakes instinctively, the vehi...