speed table

"Speed tables" are widely used in urban planning to enhance road safety by moderating vehicle speeds.

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Definition

B2Urban Planning

(technical)A raised section of road with a flat top, designed to slow down vehicles while allowing smoother passage for larger vehicles.

Example

  • The city installed speed tables in the residential area to reduce speeding.
  • Emergency vehicles can cross speed tables with minimal disruption.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "speed table":

speed bumpdesign speedat speedwire speedtop speedhigh speedspeed stackspeed reading