City has 33 more speed humps towards curbing crashes

In an effort to reduce the amount of vehicular crashes around the capital, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure has installed 33 speed humps on various streets. According to a spokesperson from the ministry, the speed humps were installed for “safety reasons” and the contract was awarded to Sim Inc. The project was completed about two weeks ago and saw the 33 speed humps being placed mostly on those roads that lead to priority (major) roads. According to Traffic Chief Dion Moore, the ministry consulted the Traffic Department and was advised as to where the speed humps should be placed for maximum safety. The increase in accidents around Georgetown was one of the driving factors behind the ministry’s decision to place speed humps on the roads. Stabroek News spoke to several drivers who traverse the city regularly and they all said they were in support of the speed humps, which would reduce the amount of accidents that are caused by speeding.