Philadelphia Officials Slow Down Drivers with Fake 3D Speed Bumps

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The City of Philadelphia has rolled out a new program dubbed “Drive CarePhilly” aimed at getting drivers to follow speed limits. One part of the program involves the deployment of high-tech 3D decals that create the illusion of speed bumps at about 100 intersections in the city.

The goal of course is to make drivers think that there's a bump in the intersection so they can slow down. We’ll have to wait and see the results in order to make any conclusions, but if anything else, at least the fake speed bumps won't cause any damage or wear on our cars.

Via: KYW


4 comments

  1. Anonymous // June 16, 2008  

    I could see these working the first time or two, but for people who go through them everyday they wont care after 1 or 2 times.

  2. Anonymous // June 17, 2008  

    i can see people slowing down, swerving to avoid them, hitting the brakes and then getting hit behind. This will cause more problems.

    They should make 3D holograms of land mines, spike strips, big road kill, XXX pics. That will get peoples attention.

  3. Anonymous // June 23, 2008  

    Leave it to Philly to come up with such a dumb solution. Wait until first person swerves and hits parked car or worse.

  4. Anonymous // June 29, 2008  

    It's one of those ideas that looks good at first but when thought about or consulting with others is not going to work. Fear is rarely the basis for rational decisions. Fight or Flight shows this. The driver is likely to swerve to avoid a puncture or worse into incoming traffic creating a bigger accident than speed alone. Not to mention a four wheel drive or bus could overturn. I guess time will tell.

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