§ 54-79. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Speed bump means a rounded ridge of at least one inch in height built crosswise into the pavement of a road to force vehicles to slow down via vertical deflection. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "speed bump" and "speed hump" may be used interchangeably.

    Traffic calming device is any combination of mainly physical measures that reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior or improve conditions for non-motorized street users.

(Code 2003, § 24-91; Ord. No. 13-17, § 1, 7-18-2013)