Speed Humps

The Australian Standard which regulates the design and use of Speed Humps for use in off-street parking in Australia is 'AS2890.1:2004 parking facilities'. The Australian standards description of a Type 2 Speed Hump should be used as stated by the standard as follows:-

TYPE 2: Appropriate for use in relatively confined areas or covered and multi-storey car parks where it is desired to further check the speed of vehicles mostly travelling at 30km/h or less. Speed Humps should be located clear of intersections and curved road ways. Speed Humps shall not impede pedestrian or wheelchair traffic on any accessible travel path (needs to be a minimum of 1m wide) provided for people with disabilities.