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An Impact Assessment of Speed Humps’ Geometric Characteristics and Spacing on Vehicle Speed: An Overview

Nawaf M. Alshabibi

Abstrak

This review examines the effect of geometric properties and the spacing of road humps on vehicle speed and noise, with a particular emphasis on South Asian contexts, especially Malaysia. Road humps are widely used traffic-calming devices designed to reduce vehicle speed and enhance road safety. The effectiveness of these measures is strongly influenced by parameters such as height, width, profile, and placement intervals. While the geometric optimization of humps generally improves speed-reduction outcomes, several studies indicate that braking and acceleration at humps can lead to increased traffic noise, particularly in residential and high-density areas. This review also explores design strategies and material choices (e.g., asphalt use, sinusoidal profiles) that may help mitigate noise impacts. Overall, a balance between speed control and noise management is necessary to ensure both safety and community acceptance.

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Nawaf M. Alshabibi

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Alshabibi, N.M. (2025). An Impact Assessment of Speed Humps’ Geometric Characteristics and Spacing on Vehicle Speed: An Overview. https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures10070190

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Informasi Jurnal
Tahun Terbit
2025
Sumber Database
DOAJ
DOI
10.3390/infrastructures10070190
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Open Access ✓