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Speedbreakers kill: They cause 30 crashes and 9 deaths a day -Dipak K Dash

-The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Speedbreakers probably take more lives in India than they save. Road transport ministry data reveals that these 'safeguards' are the cause of 30 crashes daily, killing at least nine people a day.

That's the average for two years since the government started collecting data on speedbreakers in 2014. Last year's figures are yet to be published, but government sources say they are likely to be similar.

In fact, speedbreakers in India claimed more lives (3,409 in 2015) than all road accidents in Australia and the UK (2,937 deaths in 2015) put together. Faulty design, poor material and lack of prominent markings make them dangerous for road users.

"This is a menace across the country. We have speedbreakers on every road which can break your bones and damage your vehicle," admitted Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari.

He told TOI that his ministry will write to states to ensure norms are followed while building speedbreakers.

Gadkari said his ministry will seek to ensure that speadbreakers come up only at designated spots after a proper assessment.

In rural areas, speedbreakers can be found at every 100 metres, particularly near the residence of local leaders. In many places, people make DIY bumps with bricks to slow down traffic.

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