tobyjug Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 """"The device, being developed by Mexico-based Decano Industries, automatically lowers into the ground when drivers go the speed limit or slower. Drive too fast, and the bump stays up. "With this speed bump, people will feel rewarded for obeying the law," says Carlos Cano, the company's president. The technology is relatively basic: The speed bump is formed by two steel plates that form a triangle sticking out of the pavement. When a car tire touches the plate, a patented device under the triangle measures the force of the impact. If the tire's impact is gentle enough — that is, if the vehicle is traveling slowly — both plates immediately collapse into the ground under the weight of the car."""" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunerli Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 """"The device, being developed by Mexico-based Decano Industries, automatically lowers into the ground when drivers go the speed limit or slower. Drive too fast, and the bump stays up. "With this speed bump, people will feel rewarded for obeying the law," says Carlos Cano, the company's president. The technology is relatively basic: The speed bump is formed by two steel plates that form a triangle sticking out of the pavement. When a car tire touches the plate, a patented device under the triangle measures the force of the impact. If the tire's impact is gentle enough — that is, if the vehicle is traveling slowly — both plates immediately collapse into the ground under the weight of the car."""" Sounds like a dream come through - at least for most of us?! When can we expect those topes around Lakeside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcstroker Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Sounds like a dream come through - at least for most of us?! When can we expect those topes around Lakeside? Never. They can't even keep the signal lights fixed can you just imagine the problems with an automated tope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiller Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 If people obeyed the speed limits there would be no need for topes at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Given the level of maintenance here, I seriously doubt this idea would work in practice. Plus who in their right mind is going to approach a speed bump at the speed limit and hope the thing works? I don't like topes either but after living here and observing how people drive, IMO they are a necessary evil. It's funny that Mexicans don't seem to be in a hurry until they get behind the wheel of a car and then watch out! We've learned the best driving rule is try to move with traffic, stay out of the way and give the other guy a break whenever possible. Life is too short to play NASCAR every time you get behind the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajijic Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 As noted they could never maintain them and the cost to install millions throughout the country would be prohibitive. My issue with speed bumps is lack of consistency in shape, height, design and in some cases hard to see until darn near upon them. Plus the shear number at times is way overboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmiller Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Another pipe dream similar to high-speed passenger rail between Guadalajara and Mexico City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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