I seem to remember that the UK specs for speed bumps vary with type. There is, I think, a max height of 100mm with a set profile for steepness of edges for the different types. I occasionally ground the chassis cross member on some or try one side of the car over them if room but try to reduce speed or go over at an angle where possible. There are couple of local roads I avoid as the bumps are clearly too high. Carmarthenshire has bumps breeding as if out of control. Our town centre is also about to become a 20 zone over a big area. Local paper had a couple of pages of official notifications.
It seems odd that Belgium is retrospective in applying the laws. It a bit like a back door method of removing some cars from use on the road. Maybe worth a legal challenge?
The other issue is the potholes. “Australian speed bumps). Councils apply a depth/size limit for filling coupled to waiting to have them reported with lesser inspections. I think their location adds in too. Immediate refusal for damage claims by auto response means you need to be pushy.
The war against cars is alive and kicking.
I seem to remember that the UK specs for speed bumps vary with type. There is, I think, a max height of 100mm with a set profile for steepness of edges for the different types. I occasionally ground the chassis cross member on some or try one side of the car over them if room but try to reduce speed or go over at an angle where possible. There are couple of local roads I avoid as the bumps are clearly too high. Carmarthenshire has bumps breeding as if out of control. Our town centre is also about to become a 20 zone over a big area. Local paper had a couple of pages of official notifications.
It seems odd that Belgium is retrospective in applying the laws. It a bit like a back door method of removing some cars from use on the road. Maybe worth a legal challenge?
The other issue is the potholes. “Australian speed bumps). Councils apply a depth/size limit for filling coupled to waiting to have them reported with lesser inspections. I think their location adds in too. Immediate refusal for damage claims by auto response means you need to be pushy.
The war against cars is alive and kicking.
I suspect the rule has always been 10cm minimum but it is rarely checked at registration or MOT . That is certainly the case in Australia so you run the risk of being failed if you do get checked at inspection or pulled over for a roadside police check. Morgan got a whole lot of trouble and expense fixing non-compliant cars mainly due to sagging springs in new cars.
The vehicle needs to be ADR (Australian Design Rule) compliant to retain insurance cover in most cases unless you've told the insurer your car does not comply and they accept it.
I could never understand why some in our region go on a public forum to announce their Morgan only has 8cm ground clearance. You spend your life dodging obstacles and good luck with the insurance claim for a new sump that you have smashed.
