Sun Feb 09 17:21:45 UTC 2025: ## Chennai to Form Speed Breaker Committee Amidst Safety Concerns

**Chennai, February 10, 2025** – The Greater Chennai Police and Corporation (GCC) are establishing a committee to standardize speed breaker installation across the city, addressing concerns about inconsistent placement and safety. The move follows complaints regarding improperly constructed and marked speed bumps.

The new committee will oversee approvals for all new speed breakers and ensure coordination between police and civic authorities. A list of 140 proposed speed breakers has already been circulated to police stations for review. The committee’s framework will be finalized this week.

GCC data shows progress on existing projects: all planned speed breakers in Madhavaram, Tondiarpet, and Royapuram zones are complete, while work continues in Kodambakkam and Adyar. Over 100 have been repaired, though many still lack proper markings. Future installations will require committee approval, and tenders will be issued for repairs and repainting using high-visibility thermoplastic paint.

However, concerns remain. Residents express frustration over the lack of public consultation, with some citing speed breakers that don’t meet Indian Roads Congress (IRC) standards. Raghukumar Choodamani of the Perambur Neighbourhood Development Forum advocates for resident representation on a ward-level committee. He points out several locations where speed breakers are poorly constructed and lack proper signage.

Autorickshaw driver and social worker D. Babu highlights the lack of warning boards for speed breakers in many areas, leading to vehicle damage. A traffic policeman acknowledged the absence of adequate signage in some areas, citing the high cost of installing warning boards everywhere, though suggesting corporate social responsibility initiatives could help. While the GCC hasn’t yet considered resident or elected official representation on the committee, it says this is a possibility for future discussions. The overall aim is to improve road safety through better regulation and public awareness.

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