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sleeping policeman
sleeping policeman n, pl -men (Automotive Engineering) a bump built across roads, esp in housing estates, to deter motorists from speeding. Also: road hump Translationssleeping policeman
sleeping policemanslang A bump, ramp, or hump in the road that is intended to cause cars to reduce their speed, especially in residential areas. Primarily heard in UK. There was a real problem of cars speeding around the tight corners near our housing estate, so the local council agreed to install a number of sleeping policemen in and around the area.See also: sleepsleeping policeman
sleeping policeman a bump built across roads, esp in housing estates, to deter motorists from speeding MedicalSeespeed bump |