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Drop kerb

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001883

A section of pavement where the kerbstone is lowered to meet the level of the road, facilitating easier access for vehicles, pedestrians, or wheelchairs. This modification allows for smooth transitions between the carriageway and the footpath, commonly found at driveways, crossings, and disabled access points. Local authorities regulate their installation and use.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001883
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectTransport and logistics
Synonymsdriveway access; vehicle crossover; curb cut; curb ramp; dropped kerb; pram ramp; kerb ramp
TranslationsGerman: Rampenrandstein; Spanish: vado; French: bateau
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001883",
  "term": "Drop kerb",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A section of pavement where the kerbstone is lowered to meet the level of the road, facilitating easier access for vehicles, pedestrians, or wheelchairs. This modification allows for smooth transitions between the carriageway and the footpath, commonly found at driveways, crossings, and disabled access points. Local authorities regulate their installation and use.",
  "synonyms": [
    "driveway access",
    "vehicle crossover",
    "curb cut",
    "curb ramp",
    "dropped kerb",
    "pram ramp",
    "kerb ramp"
  ],
  "subject": "Transport and logistics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Rampenrandstein",
    "es": "vado",
    "fr": "bateau"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/drop-kerb/"
}

Record 2,071 of 7,311 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.