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Residents Claim 'Socialist Speed Bumps' Damage Luxury Cars

1/10/2026

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Residents in Lewisham, south-east London, accuse the Labour council of installing "socialist speed bumps" that damage luxury cars.
Motorists on a street say 12 of 15 speed bumps exceed the council's recommended height, with five bumps between 100mm and 105mm, above 80mm limit.
The council maintains speed bumps comply with national guidelines and the installations aim to enforce a 20mph limit on Lee Terrace and Belmont Hill after speeding complaints.

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Residents in Lewisham, south-east London, accuse the Labour council of installing "socialist speed bumps" that damage luxury cars.
Motorists on a street say 12 of 15 speed bumps exceed the council's recommended height, with five bumps between 100mm and 105mm, above 80mm limit.
The council maintains speed bumps comply with national guidelines and the installations aim to enforce a 20mph limit on Lee Terrace and Belmont Hill after speeding complaints.