Complaints Mount Over New Speed Humps in Truro, Oberholzer

Newly installed speed humps in Truro, Cornwall, and Oberholzer have sparked complaints from motorists who describe them as excessively high and potentially damaging to vehicles. In Truro, the table-top hump on Malpas Road, part of a Town Deal safety scheme, has been criticized as a 'ski jump' that forces drivers to slow dramatically, raising concerns about causing accidents due to sudden braking. Cornwall Council cabinet member Loic Rich has requested engineers review the hump's size, acknowledging that while speed humps should enforce the 20mph speed limit, overly steep designs may increase collision risks. Some residents support the humps for improving safety, citing issues with speeding drivers, while others worry about damage to car suspensions and emergency vehicle delays. Meanwhile, in Oberholzer, South Africa, newly installed speed humps on Paul Kruger and Beatrix Streets do not comply with national standards, being narrower and steeper than usual, and lack required warning signage, prompting municipal assurances for modifications and sign installation. Both communities emphasize the need for proper design and clear warnings to balance safety benefits with vehicle and driver concerns.