Most of you have traveled by public or private cars and have seen different types of bumps in our Kenyan roads. Sometimes you may wonder what they mean or think they are only used to slow down the speed of a vehicle. Well, in today's article, I shall share with you some knowledge about bumps and their functions.What are bumps and why are they found in roads?

Bumps are a common feature on Kenyan roads which are mostly used to control the speed of cars.and also act as a zebra crossing for pedestrians. There are different types of bumps found in Kenya roads and highways with various variations, including size and shape. Let's have a look at these types of bumps found in roads.

1.Normal Speed bumps.

These are the most common types of bumps found on Kenyan roads and are usually the tallest in terms of height. Basically, they range from 10 to 20 centimetres high. These types of bumps are commonly found near shopping centres and areas where there is a lot of human activity and next to blacks pots where over speeding has been cited as the major cause of accidents.

2.Rumble strips

They are patterns of groves placed on a section of a road, causing a vibration or rumbling effect when a motorist drives on them. These bumps usually warn motorists of merging lanes and alert drivers to be aware of speed bumps. They force drivers to reduce their speeds, especially when approaching toll stations.