Hump-free – the controversial speed cushions near St Andrew’s Primary School were removed yesterday. There will instead be a full-width raised table. (Picture by Adrian Miller, 0721643)

CONTROVERSIAL road humps outside St Andrew’s School were removed yesterday.

The three speed cushions were installed in St Andrew’s Road in July 2005.

Initially a temporary measure, they were regarded by parishioners as dangerous.

Vehicles have often been seen to drive around the humps rather than over them.

They were installed to slow traffic and make it safer for children crossing the road. But residents in the area believed that they did more harm than good.

Nearly four years on, the Environment Department has decided to remove them and install new traffic-easing measures.

A raised ramp will be installed and will run the width of the road, ensuring motorists cannot avoid it.