Activist fails with attempt to have highway speed humps removed
A Namibian court has dismissed an activist's attempt to force the removal of speed humps on the Western Bypass in Windhoek. The Roads Authority argued the humps were necessary safety measures to protect pedestrians, while the activist claimed they were unlawful and hazardous.
Why it matters
The case highlights the tension between infrastructure safety measures and traffic flow efficiency in urban planning.
Activist Michael Amushelelo’s attempt to get a court order for the removal of speed humps installed on the Western Bypass road in Windhoek has failed.
The article presents both the activist's arguments and the government's legal defense neutrally.
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