What’s the difference between speed bumps and humps?
The UK needs top tier traffic control solutions for road users and pedestrians to feel safe. That is what we are here to provide. Our inventory is extensive and includes everything from handrails to barriers and speed bumps. To guarantee quality, we manufacture in house. The team can install products nationwide too.
Effective traffic management
Speed bumps and humps are two forms of traffic management. They provide extra safety on streets and in other settings as they force drivers to slow down. However, they have unique differences you must know about so you don't end up buying the wrong one.
The speed bump is an installation that produces a rise in asphalt or concrete roads. It does this anywhere between three and six inches. They slow down vehicles in places where fast-driving motors can endanger anyone in the vicinity. Speed bumps are typically made using recyclable rubber. Metal and plastic variants also exist though. The yellow and black colouring with some models makes them easy for drivers to identify in time for them to slow down.
For effectiveness, the bumps are at their best when utilised on low-speed, low-traffic roads. Speed bumps and humps don't provide the ideal solution when in the middle of a curved road. Moreover, they won't work on roads with an incline, or grade, higher than 8%. Speed bumps are most effective at sporting venues and in school zones. It is the same for residential, commercial, and industrial areas, and parks.
Difference
As for the differences between bumps and humps, they both offer a vertical deterrent on the road. They ensure drivers stick to the right speeds. Speed humps are slightly smaller but longer than bumps are. They work well in keeping traffic between 10-15 MPH. Speed bumps keep traffic between 2-10 MPH.
Drivers tend to see speed humps in a series within residential areas. However, the bumps tend to be for hindering speeds in one particular spot, like a car park.
Have a look at our traffic control products
At Barrier Mart, our product options include speed bumps and wheel stops. Both come in multiple variants to suit differing needs. In addition, we offer barriers, bollards, and much more. You are sure to find something appropriate with us.
So, if you want excellent traffic control solutions, please let us know or order via our website. We can help clients find the perfect products to keep people safe.