We hate huge speed bumps on our road – they damage cars… we want them gone

DRIVERS have complained about huge speed bumps that are forcing them to drive at a crawl.

However, residents living nearby say they are happy as, finally, traffic is slowing down near their homes.

2

2

The new bumps have been put in place along Station Road, Rolleston in East Staffordshire  – and the height falls just below the level of the kerbs.

Several drivers took to social media to say they had been left shocked by how big they were.

The outcry has led to highways bosses at the council saying they will be altered.

Neighbour Linda told Staffordshire Live: “I think they are too high and making no difference to the boy racers. They don’t care if they damage their cars as mum and dad pay for it, so they don’t have to worry.

Another resident said they have led to people slowing down and accelerating between the bumps.

He said it was slowing drivers down too much as it is a 30mph road, but they have to slow down to at least ten mph to get over them.

Lorries also drop some of the load when going over the bumps, leaving a mess on the road.

And some make a worrying noise when they go over them.

There were also concerns for cyclists as there is no room for them to safely get down the side of the bumps as they cover the width of the road, which means they have to go over them.

Highway bosses at Staffordshire County Council said they will investigate further and will be returning to the road when they can to make “alterations”.

David Williams, the council’s cabinet member for highways and transport, said: “Keeping our roads safe is a priority for the county council, and thankfully, our roads remain amongst the safest in the country.

“We have received many positive comments regarding the improvements, the reduction of speed and the quality of work that has taken place under challenging winter conditions.

“Some comments have been received regarding the severity of the speed humps.

“Having investigated this further and working closely with our contractors, we have agreed that we will make alterations to replace the flat top speed humps with a less impacting design that will still be highly effective in reducing vehicle speeds.

“The contractor has agreed that this work will be carried out when road space is available and will be at no further expense to the public.”