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Why can't they just install more speed-bumps?

Off the top of my head:

- Given the variety of suspension systems in cars (and available aftermarket options), trying to make a speed bump targeting one speed (or even a relatively narrow range of speeds) would be pretty difficult unless you want to limit all traffic to 10-15 mph

- Speedbumps on major thoroughfares can cause problems for emergency vehicles

- (from personal experience) riding over a speed bump (certainly ones that haven't been well-maintained) on a bicycle is not fun

- they make snowplowing more difficult (but not impossible)




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