Traffic calmingUkraine

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Ukraine. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Ukraine

1. Traffic calming

Traffic calming refers to road-design measures intended to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety, particularly in areas where vehicles interact closely with pedestrians and cyclists. These measures can include speed humps, raised crossings, narrowed road sections, chicanes, traffic islands and changes in road layout or surface.

The purpose of traffic calming is to encourage drivers to travel at a lower and more appropriate speed rather than relying only on speed-limit signs. The measures used and their legal requirements differ between countries.

Where is traffic calming commonly used?

Traffic calming is commonly used in residential areas, school areas, town centres and other places with significant pedestrian or cyclist activity.

🔗 mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • US FHWA, MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), section 2C.27, speed humps, bumps, tables and raised crossings; US example

🔗 hse.gov.uk • UK HSE, workplace transport speed and traffic-calming guidance

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 7, 13 and 21; international framework subject to national law