Honduras Congress bans unauthorized speed bumps on primary roads

The National Congress of Honduras has unanimously approved a decree prohibiting the installation of artisanal, traditional, or uncertified speed bumps on the country’s primary road network without technical authorization from the Secretariat of Infrastructure and Transport (SIT).

The regulation aims to reduce accidents caused by speed reducers built without technical criteria, which pose significant risks to drivers and motorcyclists. To implement the change, the SIT and the National Directorate of Roads and Transport (DNVT) have a maximum of 12 months to create a technical inventory of existing speed bumps on primary roads. Those that do not meet safety standards must be removed or progressively replaced with certified devices, such as standardized speed reducers, elevated pedestrian crossings, improved signage, or electronic speed control systems.

Authorized speed bumps must include proper painting, visible signage, and adequate maintenance. The decree also mandates that the Executive Branch issue the corresponding regulations within 180 days, involving municipal participation. The measure is intended to protect school zones, health centers, and commercial areas by ensuring speed control mechanisms are safe and technically sound.