Installation Instructions for Rubber Speed Humps

Installing a rubber speed hump is a simple process that can be done using very basic tools, and a little knowledge.

You’ll need:
Broom
Hammer drill with a 1/2” masonry bit
Mallet or sledge hammer
Traffic cones and/or signs

Safety is always the first thing to consider when working on a roadway or parking area. Begin marking off your work area using traffic cones and/or signs. Remember that speed humps are modular and install in sections so there’s no need to completely close down the roadway while working. One lane of traffic can be kept moving while installation is done on the other lane.

Next, you’ll want to use the broom to remove any dust and debris from the surface. If debris such as stones or rubbish is left under the speed hump, it may cause damage and poor performance.

You can now being installation. Start by measuring the road and determining where the center of the hump will fall. Begin at this point and position your first speed hump section here. Then place each piece side by side to reach the edge of the road. Remember, the rubber sections are flexible, so if your surface isn’t perfectly level or flat, it’s okay.

Once you have the humps positioned over one lane of traffic, you’ll need to drill within each anchor point. You’ll want to drill approximately 3 – 4″ deep. This needs to be deep enough to install the plastic shields provided with the anchors.

After each of the holes are drilled, you can remove the section and clean the drill shavings from beneath. If necessary, re-drill holes to ensure they are adequate for the shields. Then, pound the shields into the drilled holes until they are flush with the surface.

You can now reposition the hump sections, and bolt them into place. Be sure to countersink the bolts to be sure they’re not exposed. This could cause damage to tires as well as to the hump section itself.

Once the installation is complete on one side, the process can be repeated on the opposite lane.

Maintenance is very minimal. A quick visual check of them once or twice a year will keep them in good working order for years and years to come.