🧠Myths vs. Facts: The Truth About Speed Bumps in Farragut View Subdivision
Clearing up the confusion, the half-truths, and the outright lies.
đźš‘ MYTH:
“Emergency vehicles can drive over speed bumps without slowing down.”
FACT:
EMS personnel and the Fire Chief confirmed this is false.
Ambulances are required to stop at every speed bump to protect the patient and equipment — even in life-threatening situations.
🏠MYTH:
“These speed bumps were fairly approved by the neighborhood.”
FACT:
The Town of Farragut kept lowering the voting threshold to push these bumps through. What once required a supermajority now passes with as little as 50% of returned ballots — not 50% of residents. That means a tiny group can impose this on 1,000+ people.
♿ MYTH:
“Speed bumps don’t violate the ADA.”
FACT:
They absolutely do — especially when:
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They cause physical harm to disabled drivers and passengers
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They’re installed without ADA-compliant alternatives
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They restrict safe access to public roads
§ 35.151 of the ADA (New Construction and Alterations) supports this claim.
🚸 MYTH:
“The bumps are keeping kids safe.”
FACT:
Kids are actually being put in more danger:
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Children are seen using the bumps to launch scooters and bikes
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Drivers veer into the wrong lane to avoid the bumps
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Speed bumps do nothing to stop reckless drivers who already ignore the rules
🔧 MYTH:
“There’s nothing we can do now.”
FACT:
Yes, there is.
Petitions. Legal pressure. Public exposure.
The Town of Farragut can remove the bumps — they just need to feel the heat.