Corvette Killers; Traffic Control Devices
12-30-2008, 06:54 PM
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Corvette Killers; Traffic Control Devices
they recently put in "Traffic Control Device's" we know them as speed bumps, in my neighborhood and I need some input/advice on what argument I could make to get these removed or put some kind of control or oversight on these.I heard there's some statute or fed. law controling these.Anybody know if theres some kind of spec. concerning the size (L x W.) and height. Seems one's a little high and I scrape so that means I can't use a public street as other vettes and similar cars also will find out. And every car that travels that street slows almost to a stop then accelerates (there are 5 in about a 1/4 mile) five times and this is a fairly active street so there is considerable energy being wasted.All of this is being done to pacify a select few Does anybody know how much fuel is used to accelerate a typical car from a standstill as opposed to a car holding a steady speed.So if anybody is gonna dyno their vette and the dyno has the capabilityof measuring fuel used a little pull to imitate a 0 to 30-40 mph and a steady 1800-2000 rpm comparsion would be much appreciated. (politicans and newspapers love facts) Some people want them ,I say OK to put in McDonalds and parking lots or around schools, but leave the streets alone if theres a speeding problem or other traffic infractions let the police handle it like they always have.
All coments appreciated
All coments appreciated
12-30-2008, 07:31 PM
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I don't know about your problem, but I think the police have given up enforcing speed limits. In Tulsa on hwy 169 the posted speed limit is 65 but if you arn't going 80 you better get out of the way! Lots of road rage and accidents on it too. I have seen the cops running over the limit without lights or sirens on this streach of highway. Just my two cents worth.
12-30-2008, 07:44 PM
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There is no federal law. Most places install them every 300-400 feet or they aren't effective. I know of at least five different shapes/slopes for the speed humps which is what is used on streets mostly.
Many agencies are creating traffic management plans so they have a set of guidelines that can be applied consistently.
I have them on my street and the spoiler will scrape if I go fast but I didn't lower mine.
Many agencies are creating traffic management plans so they have a set of guidelines that can be applied consistently.
I have them on my street and the spoiler will scrape if I go fast but I didn't lower mine.
12-30-2008, 08:05 PM
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My friends apartment complex installed them and he is usually full of crap but when he said they were about 6-8 inches tall he was NOT lying. His Trans Am exhaust hit bad and I don't think my C5 would have made it at all and I am on stock ride height.
12-31-2008, 02:29 AM
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I believe in Ohio they are regulated by each city with specific requirements as to where they can be installed.
As other said City Council or what ever passes for that in your area is the place to start.
As other said City Council or what ever passes for that in your area is the place to start.
12-31-2008, 03:50 AM
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Does your neighborhood have a homeowners association??? If so I would go there first and voice your complaints. I just moved into a brand new subdivision and I don't think that would fly unless it was majority vote.
12-31-2008, 05:23 AM
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Park the car just after the speed bump. Throw down some old shoks and suspension parts and take pictures. Take them to the city and get them new coil overs you have been wanting.
12-31-2008, 06:36 AM
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I've never seen them installed on a public street. They are somewhat common here in Illinois on private property such as shopping centers, apartment complexes, parks, school parking lots, etc. What people don't realize is that traffic control devices such as "speed bumps" and stop signs can sometimes increase the speed. Think about it . . . If someone is forced to slow down, they tend to drive faster once they've passed the device to make up for lost time. I've seen it happen in residential areas where we installed stop signs to slow traffic down.
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12-31-2008, 07:11 AM
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A few people in my community wanted to put some in. I heard the fire dept nixed the idea. Don't know if it's true or not. You might want to check with them.