The National Guidance for Traffic Calming (CR-96/036) and Road Classification Access Management Manual (TRH 26) states the following: 3.3 Principles of Evaluating Traffic Calming The principle philosophy in evaluating potential traffic calming is to eliminate hazards on minor roads and not later alter traffic characteristics on main roads. Potential traffic calming should be evaluated and prioritized using the following principals: First Order Priorities: 1. No traffic calming measures are to be imposed on roads classified as Classes 1, 2 or 3. 2. Traffic calming measures should not be considered: - on an ad hoc basis - in addressing other social problems - where it will be detrimental to road safety - where other traffic engineering or alternative procedures could address the problem - on public transport routes Walmer Boulevard is a main arterial road and falls in the class 1 to 3 description. This means that the speed humps is in contravention of various points as per legislation.
Report Abuse Author: alvonhumb Date: 22 January 2014 17:01So Mthubanzi Mniki, you are categorically stating that not a single complaint has been received by NMBM? And the Municipality can't be bothered to look into the problem that was exposed a long way back by press articles? Now that's really pro-active public service. Just hope the courts see it the same way when someone does die or is permanently maimed as a result of the installation of these road hazards and lack of proper warning. But then, it probably doesn't matter: any financial implications will be met by ratepayers' cash - not something that the ANC crony-led municipality has ever been bothered about and there's plenty to go around. (I'd check out the statement on no complaints before swearing to it under oath though).
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