**Urgent Request for Speed Bumps to Improve Road Safety in Bassonia/Dibberic Drive**

We, the residents of Bassonia/Dibberic Drive in Johannesburg South, Region F, Ward 23, urgently request the installation of speed bumps or similar traffic calming measures on our road. Our community has been facing serious safety concerns due to reckless speeding and rising traffic volumes.

**Personal Experience**

As a local resident, I've witnessed firsthand the disturbing trends in our neighborhood traffic. I've seen cars speeding down our streets at all hours, often with no regard for the children playing or residents walking nearby. This situation reached a tipping point when a child was hurt by a speeding vehicle, a tragedy that could have been avoided with appropriate road safety measures.

**The Need for Action**

According to a study conducted by the University of Cape Town, traffic calming measures such as speed bumps can reduce accidents by up to 44%. Additionally, the South African National Road Agency has stated that proper speed management can significantly improve community safety and well-being.

Local police reports from the past year also indicate a troubling increase in traffic-related incidents in our area, underscoring the urgent need for effective interventions.

**Proposed Solutions**

We propose the immediate installation of speed bumps along Bassonia/Dibberic Drive. This solution has been commonly used in other areas of Johannesburg with great success, leading to a measurable decrease in speeding and improved safety for all road users.

Apart from speed bumps, we advocate for additional signage alerting drivers to the presence of these traffic calming measures and increased patrols by local law enforcement to enforce speed limits.

**Call to Action**

We need your support to make our neighborhood safer for everyone. By signing this petition, you are taking a stand to protect our community and ensure that Bassonia/Dibberic Drive becomes a safer place for all its residents.
Please sign this petition to demand action from our local authorities. Your support can make a real difference. Thank you.