Speed breakers, also known as speed bumps, are raised areas on the road that are designed to slow down vehicles as they pass over them. They are often used to discourage speeding in residential areas or near schools, where pedestrians and other vulnerable road users may be present.

Speed breakers are an essential traffic calming measure on roads of all sizes. By forcing drivers to slow down, speed breakers can dramatically reduce accidents and injuries. In fact, studies have shown that speed breakers can reduce crashes by up to 45%.