Speed bumpColombia
Traffic rules
Colombia
1. Speed bump
A speed bump is a raised traffic-calming device placed across all or part of a road to make drivers reduce their speed. It is commonly used near homes, schools, crossings, parking areas and other places where low vehicle speeds are important.
Speed bumps vary in shape, height and legal status. Drivers should approach them at a low, controlled speed and follow any warning signs or speed limits that apply.
How should I recognise and approach a speed bump in Colombia?
Look for a raised surface, approach warnings, road markings and any separate speed instruction. A traffic-calming device can be part of a raised crossing or junction, so identify the layout and the road users who may use it.
Warning for a speed bump.
English • Traffic sign SP-25 • Road hump ahead. Reduce speed before reaching it.
Español • SP-25 • Proximidad a resalto. Advierte un resalto en la calzada. Reduce la velocidad antes de alcanzarlo.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transmilenio.gov.co • MinTransporte/ANSV: Manual de Señalización Vial 2024, página PDF 116
SVG source: Gobierno de Colombia • Public domain • Original revision 2017-09-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Which speed should I use at a raised device in Colombia?
Obey the applicable speed restriction and slow further for the device, visibility and other road users. Do not assume that a raised device carries the same numerical rule as one in another country; a safe approach can be well below the road’s maximum.
Does a raised road surface give pedestrians priority in Colombia?
A raised device alone does not identify pedestrian priority. If it incorporates a crossing, apply the crossing’s controls and the national rules. Drivers must respect pedestrian safety, crossings and traffic signals. Give particular protection to children, elderly people and people with disabilities. A warning sign does not remove the pedestrian duties in the National Traffic Code.
