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The modular traffic calming device comprises a plurality of substantially rectangular modules. Each module is connectable to one or more adjacent modules using a complementary interlocking connection across a first of the side faces of modules, and using a complementary non-interlocking connection a

The modular traffic calming device comprises a plurality of substantially rectangular modules. Each module is connectable to one or more adjacent modules using a complementary interlocking connection across a first of the side faces of modules, and using a complementary non-interlocking connection across a second of the side faces of the modules.

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What is claimed is: 1. A modular vehicle traffic calming device comprising at least two substantially rectangular traffic calming modules, each module having an upper face, a ground-engaging face, at least one first side face and at least one second side face that is perpendicular to the at least o

What is claimed is: 1. A modular vehicle traffic calming device comprising at least two substantially rectangular traffic calming modules, each module having an upper face, a ground-engaging face, at least one first side face and at least one second side face that is perpendicular to the at least one first side face, adjacent ones of the modules being removably interconnected through adjacent ones of the first side faces or through adjacent ones of the second side faces, the adjacent first side faces including complementary interlocking connectors forming a detachable connection resisting detachment when a first pulling force moving the adjacent first side faces away from each other is applied perpendicularly thereto, the adjacent second side faces including complementary non-interlocking connectors forming a detachable connection resisting detachment when a sliding force is applied along the adjacent second side faces and allowing detachment when a second pulling force moving the adjacent second side faces away from each other is applied perpendicularly thereto. 2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the complementary non-interlocking connectors include at least one rectangular projection in one of the adjacent second side faces and a corresponding rectangular recess in the other of the adjacent second side faces. 3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the complementary interlocking connectors include at least one L-shaped flange in one of the adjacent first side faces and a corresponding L-shaped recess in the other of the adjacent first side faces. 4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the complementary interlocking connectors and the complementary non-interlocking connectors of the modules are configured and disposed so that the modules can be reversible. 5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each module has a weight that is less than 150 lbs. 6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each module is made of a material selected from a group consisting of plastic, rubber, metal and combinations thereof. 7. The device as claimed in claim 6, wherein at least one among the plastic and the rubber includes recycled material. 8. The device as claimed in claim 6, wherein at least some of the modules include a bright reflective material on their upper face, the reflective material being molded within the material of the modules. 9. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each module further comprises at least one mounting hole extending from its upper face to its ground-engaging face to receive a ground anchoring element. 10. A modular traffic calming device, the device comprising at least four substantially rectangular traffic calming modules interconnected side-by-side, each module comprising an upper face, a ground-engaging bottom face, at least one first side face extending in a first direction and at least one second side face extending in a second direction, each module having at least one first side face configured and disposed to be adjoined to the first side face of another of the modules of the device, each module further having at least one second side face configured and disposed to be adjoined to the second side face of another of the modules of the device, the first side faces being connectable together by complementary interlocking connectors forming a detachable connection resisting detachment when a pulling force perpendicular to the first side faces is applied thereto, and the second side faces being connectable together by complementary non-interlocking connectors forming a detachable connection allowing detachment when a pulling force perpendicular to the second side faces is applied thereto. 11. The device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the complementary non-interlocking connection includes at least one rectangular projection in one module and a corresponding rectangular recess in an adjacent module. 12. The device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the complementary interlocking connection includes at least one L-shaped flange in one module and a corresponding L-shaped recess in an adjacent module. 13. The device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the complementary interlocking connection and the complementary non-interlocking connection between the modules are configured and disposed so that the modules be reversible. 14. The device as claimed in claim 10, wherein each module has a weight that is less than 150 lbs. 15. The device as claimed in claim 10, wherein each module is made of a material selected from a group consisting of plastic, rubber, metal and combinations thereof. 16. The device as claimed in claim 15, wherein at least one among the plastic and the rubber includes recycled material. 17. The device as claimed in claim 15, wherein at least one of the modules includes a bright reflective material on its upper face, the reflective material being molded within the material. 18. The device as claimed in claim 10, wherein each module further comprises at least one mounting hole extending from its upper face to its ground-engaging face to receive a ground anchoring element. 19. A module for a modular vehicle traffic calming device comprising a plurality of modules, the module comprising: an upper face; a ground-engaging bottom face; a first side face extending in a first direction; a second side face extending in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction; the first side face including a first connector for providing an interlocking connection between two adjacent modules when their first side faces are adjoined, the interlocking connection being detachable and resisting detachment when a first pulling force is applied perpendicularly to the first side faces; and the second side face including a second connector forming part of a non-interlocking connection between two adjacent modules when their second side faces are adjoined, the non-interlocking connection resisting detachment when a sliding force is applied along the adjacent second side faces and allowing detachment when a second pulling force is applied perpendicularly to the second side faces. 20. The module as claimed in claim 19, wherein the module has a weight that is less than 150 lbs. 21. The module as claimed in claim 19, wherein the module is made of a material selected from a group consisting of plastic, rubber, metal and combinations thereof. 22. The module as claimed in claim 21, wherein at least one among the plastic and the rubber includes recycled material. 23. The module as claimed in claim 21, further comprising a bright reflective material on its upper face, the reflective material being integrally molded with other parts of the module. 24. The module as claimed in claim 19, further comprising at least one mounting hole extending from its upper face to its ground-engaging face to receive a ground anchoring element. 25. A method of assembling a modular vehicle traffic calming device having a plurality of adjacently-disposed modules interconnected together, each module having an upper face to be engaged by passing vehicles, a ground-engaging bottom face, at least one first side face extending in a first direction and at least one second side face extending in a second direction, the method comprising, in no particular order: connecting the first side faces of at least one set of adjacently-disposed modules using a detachable complementary interlocking connection, the interlocking connection resisting detachment when a first pulling force moving the adjacent first side faces away from each other is applied perpendicularly thereto; connecting the second side faces of at least one set of adjacently-disposed modules using a detachable complementary non-interlocking connection, the non-interlocking connection resisting detachment when a sliding force is applied along the adjacent second side faces and allowing detachment when a second pulling force moving the adjacent second side faces away from each other is applied perpendicularly thereto.