Speed Bump Placement

Recycled rubber speed bumps can be used in a variety of areas to help control the flow of traffic. But what are the “best” areas for them? Of course, there are other products available, so sometimes it’s difficult to determine just exactly where they should be installed, not just where they could be installed.

Let’s consider that speed bumps are a relatively aggressive traffic control device. Most times, installation of speed bumps should slow traffic from 0 – 5 mph. That means that many drivers will actually come to a stop before gently rolling over the bump, while others, may not stop at all, but simply slow down before engaging the bump.

Either way, at 2.25” high, the bump is going to be noticed!

Keeping this in mind, you wouldn’t want to install these where traffic needs to continue flowing. If each and every driver stopped at each bump, it could cause traffic to back up. This is going to agitate the drivers, and it really doesn’t accomplish what you needed.

However, perhaps there is a stop sign in your neighborhood that seems to be ignored over and over again. Installing a speed bump just before the sign will slow drivers down, potentially to a stop, and at the very least, they will be traveling slowly enough to become more aware of their surroundings and possibly stop at that sign that has been invisible to them for so long.

Any long stretch of road that gives drivers a chance to speed can be considered for installation of a speed bump. Consider in front of stores and in shopping malls. Ever try to cross a lane into the grocery store and almost be run down by someone that didn’t obey the word “Stop” painted on the road? Perfect installation point. Ever have someone clip your bumper as you backed out of a parking spot? Perfect installation point. Each of these locations are vulnerable to accidents if not controlled. And the recycled rubber speed bump is designed for these exact types of situations.