In Irkutsk they began fixing speed bumps after new rules were introduced, their height must not exceed 7 centimeters, and warning signs and lighting must be placed before them. 14 artificial bumps have already been removed, and by the end of July 14 more are planned to be rebuilt in the city. Why most such barriers were found noncompliant with GOST and what awaits the rest, in the report.
Under the new requirements, they must be no higher than seven centimeters. About the fate of the speed bumps that lie on the job. A total of 14 artificial bumps were removed in Irkutsk. The reason is the introduction of new standards that such road barriers must meet.Most of the speed bumps in Irkutsk were installed before January 1, 2008. It was from this date that the new GOST came into effect. Therefore, artificial road bumps installed before that time are considered illegal. Since they do not comply with the standards for road surface maintenance.
According to the rules, the height of speed bumps must be no more than 7 centimeters. In addition, two warning signs must be installed before any artificial bump. The road must definitely be lit.
Alexander Bartashov, an employee of the press service of the Traffic Police Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate for the Irkutsk Region: “Traffic police officers conducted an inspection, the results of which were sent to the regional and city administrations. According to them, it was necessary to bring all road bumps in the city and region into proper condition in accordance with GOST. In those places where artificial bumps were installed in violation of the rules, they will be removed altogether.”
According to the traffic police, there are currently about 600 artificial road bumps in the Irkutsk region. It turned out that 90% of them do not comply with GOST. Now, in accordance with the traffic police order, the structures are being brought into proper condition. As commented by the Irkutsk city administration, by the end of July 14 artificial road bumps will be rebuilt in the city.