So a company in Japan makes "illusions" from art work that are placed on a drivable street in order to give the illusion of a faux speed bump.

Story

As the story states, I'm sure it will "work" for a few months until people/drivers get used to them - but being the cynical old bastard that I am, I'm left wondering just how long it will take some idiots to manufacture REAL objects that look remarkably similar to the "illusion" - and then place them in the street with the intent of causing damage to vehicles.

You mean...real speed bumps?!

lol

I can't see what's wrong with just sticking to real ones o_O

They obviously work and this just seems like a way to throw money into researching a new way to do something when there is already a perfectly fine way of doing it....

It's not that bad actually, if it works. It'll save around an average of $940 (minimum). If this method is actually effective, that can be better spent else where). So, not a terrible idea, but like the article said, the effect is temporary, though with the new study of the threat of police monitoring the speed bumps, might keep them a bit more effective.

Does look good ...if anything

And if that doesnt work you will start seeing 3d painted illusions of moose or elephants on the road

Or of a police car

Very interesting concept and probably must much more economical than making the real thing. Joe

Plugging your website into your posts..seriously..

And signing his posts with his name.

We have had this in the area for a good few years at least so it's nothing new and it does work - even with existing drivers too (least with me anyway) because those are a clear indication that you should be driving slowly in the area anyway.