CONTENTS

1.0. Introduction:- .................................................................................................................. 3

2.0. Categories of roads in urban areas :- .............................................................................. 3
3.0. Mid block crossing recommendations ............................................................................ 4
4.0. Types of speed breakers ................................................................................................. 5
5.0. Speed bumps................................................................................................................... 6
6.0. Types of speed humps .................................................................................................... 7
6.1 circular hump .............................................................................................................. 7
6.2 trapezoidal humps....................................................................................................... 8
6.3 speed table / raised pedestrian crossing .................................................................... 9
7.0. The following are the basic requirements for any type of speedbreaker- ................... 11
7.0 schematic diagram showing basic requirements for all speed breakers ..................... 11
8.0 types of speed breakers as per category of road & site condition ............................... 13
9.0 scrutiny form (road width >24 m) ................................................................................. 15
10.0 scrutiny form (road width 12- 24 m) ............................................................................ 16
11.0 scrutiny form (road width upto 12.0 m) ....................................................................... 17
12.0 speed breaker location ................................................................................................. 18
12.1 avoiding speed breakers ........................................................................................... 18
13.0 procedure for speed breaker proposal & approval ...................................................... 19
13.1 main department (road width above 12.0 m) .......................................................... 19
13.2 ward offices (road width 12.0 m and below) ............................................................ 19
14.0 controlling & record keeping ........................................................................................ 20

FIGURE FOR REFERENCE

Figure 1: road bump on narrow residential sreet...................................................................... 6
Figure 2:road bump in indian market street ............................................................................. 6
Figure 3: road bump in residential street .................................................................................. 6
Figure 4: geometric details of circular road hump IRC 99-2018 ................................................ 7
Figure 5: geometric details of trapezoidal road hump IRC 99-2018.......................................... 8
Figure 6: geometric details for speed table/raised pedestrian crossing IRC 99-2018 ............ 10
Figure 7:speed breaker diagram (residential & commercial) .................................................. 12
Figure 8: speed breaker diagram(school,hospital & institutional areas) ................................ 12
Figure 9: speed breaker typical DWG ...................................................................................... 21
1.0. INTRODUCTION:-
Improving Road safety and ensuring reduction in road accidents is a matter of top concern for
all engineers in PMC. Speed breakers is one the most important safety measure. Speed
breakers are being installed by concerned engineers in PMC without complying with
standards. There is lack of clarity about speed breaker standards hence PMC road department
has prepared a simple guideline / toolkit for installing speed breakers. The guidelines
regarding the locations, geometric design, type of speed breaker to be constructed have been
provided in revised version of IRC:99-2018 under the section of “Traffic Calming Measures”
which have been adopted along with standard operating procedure to be followed for
installing speed breakers on urban roads.
In the year 2016 The Speed breaker Committee was formed under the chairmanship of
Additional Municipal Commissioner (Spl) in order to make improvements and standardization
in the construction of speed breakers. The speed breaker committee comprised of experts
and activists working in Urban Transport sector. Speed Breaker Guideline was presented to
this committee on 24th Jan 22 and was accepted by them being a technical document
prepared in accordance with IRC guidelines. All the road engineers and ward officers are
hereby requested to study this guideline and follow the process mentioned in the SOP in order
to have a standard design and implementation for speed breakers.

2.0. CATEGORIES OF ROADS IN URBAN AREAS :-

Roads in the city are divided into following categories :-
A) Arterial roads & Sub Arterial / major roads / Mobility corridor (W > 24 m)
-CATEGORY 1
B) Collector roads / Feeder roads / Minor roads (W 12-24 m)
- CATEGORY 2
C) Local roads /Residential roads / neighborhood roads (W up to 12 m)
- CATEGORY 3
D) High Pedestrian Activity Zones (HPZ) – These are the zones where there is large pedestrian
activity observed. Places where there are Schools, Hospitals, commercial establishments,
transit stations etc. It can be present in any of the above 3 categories of roads. Types of Speed
Breakers in IRC
a) Speed Bumps
b) Speed Breaker / Hump (2 types circular & trapezoidal speed hump)
c) Speed Table / Raised Pedestrian Crossing (RPC)
d) Raised Junctions
3.0. MID BLOCK CROSSING RECOMMENDATIONS
• Mid-block crossing should be provided between intersections with spacing as given in
IRC:103-2012
• Raised crossing or table top crossing are recommended at mid-block crossing. The
level of the raised crossing should match with the height of the footpath (as per USDG
guidelines clause 4.1.4 pg 17).
• Crossing should have proper signage and illumination. Reflective paint markings, cats
eye, bollards to be used for high visibility.
 4.0. TYPES OF SPEED BREAKERS

CATEGORY 1 Bump Hump RPC

Width > 24 m Circular Trapezoidal

Junction - - - -

Mid block - yes - yes (HPZ)

CATEGORY 2 Bump Hump RPC

Width = 12-24 Trapezoidal

m Circular

Junction - Yes - -

Mid block yes (HPZ) yes - yes (HPZ)

CATEGORY 3 Bump Hump RPC

Width < 12 m Circular Trapezoidal

Junction yes (HPZ) - - Raised Junction

Mid block Yes (for width Yes Yes yes (HPZ)

<9.0 m)
5.0. SPEED BUMPS

• Speed bumps are precast circular profile bumps made of plastic or rubber material.
• These are available in modular pieces which are nailed to the road surface.
• Speed bumps can get damaged and dislocated in case of heavy traffic movements &
hence not used on major roads.
• Speed bumps can be used on Local /neighborhood /residential roads. (having 9.0 m
width & below)
• Speed bump proposed dimensions :-
• Width = 300 mm ,height = 75 mm

Some Photos of Speed Bumps – Local Streets

Figure 1: road bump on narrow residential sreet

Figure 2:road bump in indian market street

Figure 3: road bump in residential street

6.0. TYPES OF SPEED HUMPS
Speed breakers are commonly used to reduce the speed & maintain efficient traffic flow by
reducing speed differences among the road users.
The degree of the effect of hump in terms of speed reduction depends upon the profile ,
height , gradient, length and the material used in design.

Further we will discuss regarding:

Circular hump and trapezoidal hump
6.1 CIRCULAR HUMP
The profile of circular shaped hump is based on the shape of a circular arc with a varying
radius and a chord length. Circular shaped humps with rises less than assumed 10 cm will
result in higher speeds than those mentioned. Rises that are higher than 10 cm may cause
damage to vehicles. For roads with bus traffic, the table indicates the speeds at which buses
can reasonably pass the individual humps. Fig. 3.1 of IRC 99-2018 gives the geometrical details
of circular Hump.
Material – can be constructed in bitumen material due to easy maintenance

Figure 4: geometric details of circular road hump IRC 99-2018

 6.2 TRAPEZOIDAL HUMPS
A hump, which constitutes 100 mm raised, flat section of a carriageway with ramps on both
sides is called a trapezoidal hump. If designed correctly, the discomfort is moderate for cars,
whereas Lorries and buses must pass very slowly. Fig. 3.2 of IRC 99-2018 gives geometric
details of trapezoidal hump.
Material to be used – raised platform using 100 mm blocks & ramps can be constructed in
bitumen material due to easy maintenance

Figure 5: geometric details of trapezoidal road hump IRC 99-2018

For pune city desired Speed of 30 Kmph to be considered for Major roads and 25 kmph for
minor roads and accordingly referring to Table no. 3.1 & 3.2, IRC 99-2018 Circular Hump or
Trapezoidal Hump to be selected.
Proposing for PMC limits Desired Speed considering Major road above 24 m width & minor
road 12-24 m width.
For Circular Hump (Rise= 10cm) Table 3.1

Road Type Desired speed Radius Chord Length Bus Speed during
passage

Arterial/Majorroad 30 kmph 20 m 4.0 m 15 km/hr

(width 24.0 m & above)

Collector roads/Minor 25 kmph 15 m 3.5 m 10 km/hr

roads (width 12-24.0 m)

For Trapezoidal Hump (Rise= 10cm) Table 3.2

Road Type Desired speed Length of Gradient Bus Speed during

Ramp passage

Arterial/Majorroad 30 kmph 1.0m 10.0% 10 km/hr

(width 24.0 m & above)

Collector roads/Minor 25 kmph 0.8 m 12.5% 5 km/hr

roads (width 12-24.0 m)

6.3 SPEED TABLE / RAISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

• This comprises of a platform which raises the carriageway and has ramps on both sides
for vehicles.
• This type is used in conjunction with mid-block pedestrian crossing, and can be done
where footpaths are available on both sides.
• This serves dual purpose as speed breaker to reduce speed and as universally
accessible pedestrian crossing.
• Dimensions of Raised pedestrian crossing
a) Width of platform – 5000 mm (as per IRC 99 2018 fig 3.6) to accommodate wheel base for
heavy vehicles (proposing minimum 3000mm)
b) Height of platform - height should match with footpath, maximum 150 mm
c) Ramp length – 1700 mm as per IRC 99-2018
Material to be used – raised platform using 100 mm blocks & ramps can be constructed in
bitumen material due to easy maintenance.

Figure 6: geometric details for speed table/raised pedestrian crossing IRC 99-2018
7.0. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY TYPE OF
SPEEDBREAKER-
1. Speed Hump should be as per IRC 99-2018.
2. Any type of Speed Breaker should be constructed for full width of the carriage way.
3. Retro reflective paint markings to be provided for speed breaker as per IRC 35- 2015
4. Retro reflective cautionary sign board “Stop Sign”, “Speed Limit Board” and “Speed Breaker
Ahead” to be fixed at a distance of 40 m in advance of the speed breaker location (as
Per IRC -67).
5. Cat’s eye to be fixed along the full length of speed breaker on both sides to demarcate its
boundary for clear visibility to the vehicle driver.
6. There should be min 100m distance between two speed breakers as per IRC 99-1988
7. (1st warning –set 1)
A set of 6 nos yellow transverse bars 200mm wide & 600mm apart (Thermoplastic Rumbler
strips) 5 mm height to be provided 50 m advance of the speed breaker location as a 1 st
warning to the vehicle driver. No of sets can be increased based on intensity of the case.
8. (2nd warning –set 2)
A set of 6 nos yellow transverse bars 300mm wide & 1000mm apart (Thermoplastic Rumbler
strips) 15 mm height along with road blinkers to be provided10- 20 m advance of the speed
breaker location as a 2nd warning to the vehicle driver to reduce the speed immediately.
9. At the location of speed breaker there should be sufficient streetlights available. Roads
above 18m to have dividers. Refuge Island to be provided in median and RPC at midblock
10. Provision to be made to avoid water logging near the speed
Breaker location.
11. Routine/periodical painting of speed humps, zebra crossing to be done properly. (3
months / 6 months / 9 months depending upon the traffic conditions and type of roads.

7.0 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM SHOWING BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SPEED

BREAKERS
 Figure 7:speed breaker diagram (residential & commercial)

Figure 8: speed breaker diagram(school,hospital & institutional areas)

8.0 TYPES OF SPEED BREAKERS AS PER CATEGORY OF ROAD & SITE
CONDITION
Case Junction /Mid Category of Type of Speed Transverse Bars / Rumble Other
No. block Road Breaker Strips, Cats eye blinkers,
signage posts, paint markings

१ Intersection / Arterial Road Circular / Trapezoidal • Zebra crossings on all Signal

Junction hump arms.
Street lights
(Non-Signalized) 10-20 m Before Zebra • Min 2 Sets of
Refuge island at
crossing for Non- Transverse Bars 10-20
Medians
signalized junctions m Before Zebra
for HPZ crossing

२ Mid Block Arterial Road Circular /Trapezoidal • Cats eye and Retro Raised
hump in absence of reflective Pedestrian
footpath thermoplastic paint Crossing in
markings presence of
footpath
• Signage posts

३ Intersection / Collector Circular / Trapezoidal • Zebra crossings on all Signals

Junction (Non- Road hump arms.
Round abouts
Signalized)
10-20 m Before Zebra • Min 2 Sets of
Street lights
crossing for Non- Transverse Bars 10-20
signalized junctions m Before Zebra Refuge island at
crossing Medians

४ Mid Block Collector Circular /Trapezoidal • Cats eye and Retro Raised
Road hump in absence of reflective Pedestrian
footpath thermoplastic paint Crossing in
markings presence of
• Signage posts footpath

५ Intersection / Local Road Speed Bump 5M • Min 1 Set of Entire Raised

Junction before junction Transverse Bars 10-20 Junction for
m Before stop line / High pedestrian
(Non-signalized )
junction edge zone

• Cats eye and Retro

६ Mid Block Local Road Speed Bump reflective Raised crossing
thermoplastic paint or Circular
markings /Trapezoidal
• Signage posts hump in
presence of
footpath
NOTE :- Speed breakers should not be constructed at Signalized Junctions
Application Form
1. Name of the Applicant
2. Location of speed breaker ( area, name of road , land mark)
3. Photos of the suggested location.
4. Reason for making the application
9.0 SCRUTINY FORM (ROAD WIDTH >24 M)
1.. Prabhag No.

2. Name of the road

3. Width of the road

4.. Name of the Applicant & date of Application

5. Adjoining Land Use

6. Necessity of the Speed Breaker

7.. Divider present Yes/No Roads above 18m to have

dividers. Refuge island to be
8. Footpath on road Yes/No provided in median and RPC at
midblock

9. Existing speed breaker (yes / no).

10 Streetlights availability Yes/No

11 Latitude

12 Longitude

13 Distance from the nearest Junction

14. NOC from traffic division Yes/No

Outward No. Date

15. Opinion of road department (yes / no)

16 Speed breaker location (Junction / Midblock)

17 Speed breaker type (Bump / C or T Hump / RPC)

18 Miscellaneous points

Junior Engineer Deputy Engineer Executive Engineer

Pune Municipal Corporation Pune Municipal Corporation Pune Municipal Corporation

10.0 SCRUTINY FORM (ROAD WIDTH 12- 24 M)
1.. Prabhag No.

2. Name of the road

3. Width of the road

4.. Name of the Applicant & date of Application

5. Adjoining Land Use

6. Necessity of the Speed Breaker

7.. Divider present Yes/No Roads above 18m to have

dividers. Refuge island to be
8. Footpath on road Yes/No
provided in median and RPC at
midblocks

9. Existing speed breaker (yes / no).

10 Streetlights availability Yes/No

11 Latitude

12 Longitude

13 Distance from the nearest Junction

14. NOC from traffic division Yes/No

Outward No. Date

15. Opinion of road department (yes / no)

16 Speed breaker location (Junction / Midblock)

17 Speed breaker type (Bump / C or T Hump / RPC)

18 Miscellaneous points

Junior Engineer Deputy Engineer Executive Engineer

Pune Municipal Corporation Pune Municipal Corporation Pune Municipal Corporation

11.0 SCRUTINY FORM (ROAD WIDTH UPTO 12.0 M)

1.. Prabhag No.

2. Name of the road

3. Width of the road

4.. Name of the Applicant & date of Application

5. Adjoining Land Use

6. Necessity of the Speed Breaker

7. Existing speed breaker (yes / no).

8 Streetlights availability Yes/No

9 Latitude

10 Longitude

11 Distance from the nearest Junction

12. NOC from traffic division Yes/No

Outward No. Date

13. Opinion of road department (yes / no)

14 Speed breaker location (Junction / Midblock)

15 Speed breaker type (Bump / C or T Hump / RPC)

16 Miscellaneous points

Junior Engineer Deputy Engineer Assistant Municipal Commissioner

Pune Municipal Corporation Pune Municipal Corporation Pune Municipal Corporation

12.0 SPEED BREAKER LOCATION
The following points should be considered while selection the location for the proposed
speed breaker:-
• In areas with high pedestrian activity.
• Prior to mid-block zebra crossing.
• Near Transit stations.
• Subsidiary joint roads (on minor roads at 10 m prior to the junction with major road.
• Prior to bridges, railway crossings.
• Sharp turning where there is lack of clear visibility.
• Near black spots – where there is consistent record of accidents.
• Near public places like hospital, schools, colleges, old age homes, commercial
buildings, office buildings.

12.1 AVOIDING SPEED BREAKERS

The following locations should be avoided while proposing Speed breaker:-
• At Signalized Intersections and very near to major intersections. Speed breakers to
be min 50m away from intersections.
• On Highways / roads having speed limit above 50 kmph.
• Within 100m of existing intersection at mid-block.
• On road sections with Steep gradients
• On road curvatures / turnings
• on Bridges and Flyovers (Traffic calming measures can be provided)
• At Entry – Exit Gates of public buildings and transport amenities.
13.0 PROCEDURE FOR SPEED BREAKER PROPOSAL & APPROVAL

13.1 MAIN DEPARTMENT (ROAD WIDTH ABOVE 12.0 M)

• On receipt of speed breaker proposal, submit it to concerned traffic police
department for their opinion / traffic NOC (Time limit 5 days)
• The concerned PI from traffic police department to make a site visit & give their
approval / NOC (Time limit 10 days)
a) After getting NOC from traffic police department, prepare a detailed report of the same.
b) The concerned EE to cross check the above report.
c) The proposal to be put up for approval to HOD of department.
d) After getting approval the Tharav number to be obtained (Time limit for a to d above 10
days)
• Actual construction of speed breaker as per norms. (Time limit 10 days)
• A separate register should be maintained of the approved proposals.
• Note : Construction of Speed Breakers should be prohibited during monsoon season
(i.e. 1 June to 31st Oct)

13.2 WARD OFFICES (ROAD WIDTH 12.0 M AND BELOW)

• On receipt of speed breaker proposal, submit it to concerned traffic police department
for traffic NOC (Time limit 5 days)
• The concerned police officer from traffic police department to make a site visit &
give their approval / NOC (Time limit 10 days).
a) After getting NOC from traffic police department, prepare a detailed report of the same.
b) The concerned Assistant Municipal commissioner (ward officer) to cross check the above
report.
c) The proposal to be put up for approval to Zonal commissioner of the Parimandal.
d) After getting approval the Tharav number to be obtained from Zonal commissioner of the
Parimandal. (Time limit for a to d above 10 days)
Actual construction of speed breaker as per norms. (Time limit 10 days)

• A combined register should be maintained of the approved proposals centralized at

HO –road department.
• For speed breaker proposals approval should be taken from CE roads in case of road
with above 12.0m & from zonal commissioner for Road width 12.0 m & below.
Note: Construction of Speed Breakers should be prohibited during monsoon season (i.e 1 June
to 31st Oct)
• In case of special conditions approval for speed breaker to be taken from Hon.
Additional Municipal Commissioner (PMC).

14.0 CONTROLLING & RECORD KEEPING

1. A record of all speed breakers should be maintained by respective Concerned

Engineers of road department in a centralized register at Main department.
2. The record should have all details such as type of speed breaker, location, date of
installation, approval reference etc.
3. The records should be maintained & updated on monthly basis by all concerned &
submit it to main department.
4. If any queries regarding this policy, please contact to the transport planner & urban
designers in PMC
Figure 9: speed breaker typical DWG