Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sleeping-policeman
noun
/ˈsliːpɪŋ pəˈlɪs.mən/
Definition
A raised section of the road, often used to slow down traffic.
Examples
- The town installed several sleeping-policemen to improve safety near the park.
- Drivers are reminded to slow down when approaching a sleeping-policeman.
Meaning
A sleeping policeman is a traffic-calming device designed to encourage drivers to reduce their speed in certain areas, particularly near schools or residential neighborhoods.
Synonyms
- speed bump
- traffic calming device
- road hump
