(a) whether the speed-breakers constructed on National Highways have created great hurdle for high speed heavy vehicles;
(b) if so, whether the Government is proposing to restrict the height of the speed breakers to maintain the proper flow of the speedy traffic; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THEMINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (c) As per the policy of the Government, construction of speed breakers
are not allowed on National Highways as these defeat the basic objective of
providing an obstruction free high speed facility, apart from being a safety hazard.
However provision of properly designed rumble strips are recommended at places
like approaches to sharp curves on level crossings, congested or accident prone
sections etc. where control of speed on National Highways is unavoidable.