The benefits of and damage caused by speed bumps
We supply clients in the UK with barrier products that work in all kinds of environments. Our intent is to keep people safe by giving an extra layer of protection. It is the same when we offer traffic control measures. The team can also install everything nationwide too, ensuring a quality service from start to finish.
Speed bumps are one of the most common ways of managing traffic. In addition, they provide extra safety on roadside job sites. This is because they force drivers to move slowly. If there is an area where fast-driving vehicles can cause danger to construction workers, pedestrians, or anyone else, speed bumps can be a good choice. They tend to be made from recycled rubber. Their colour scheme makes identifying them easy so it increases safety.
What we want to talk about is the benefits of using them. Additionally, we wish to reveal whether they can actually damage your vehicle or not.
Benefits
The primary benefit of speed bumps is that they give users a cost efficient way of minimising accidents. This is especially true in places with high pedestrian levels. It is less likely there will be a serious accident when drivers need to move slowly and carefully to navigate the bumps.
Saying this, you will also discover there are extra advantages to utilising them. Examples include easy installation, durability, and portability. Others are resistance to oil, moisture, and UV rays, and reflectors that allow for further visibility. This is the case even at night.
With the proper instruction, nearly anyone can install speed bumps. You have the option of installing them permanently or making them removable. The latter proves useful for traffic control during road maintenance.
Speed bumps last a long time as well. They are designed to put up with wear and tear, and the elements. So, you can get plenty of use from any investment in them.
Do they cause damage?
As for whether speed bumps can damage cars, they will do so if people drive over them too quickly. If you drive over one without slowing as necessary, there can be considerable damage.
The biggest risk is to the shocks. A motor's shocks absorb the impact of normal driving conditions. But, they can't handle the speed bump if you go too fast. Doing so can damage the shocks until they need replacing.
Furthermore, the bumps can damage your tyres if you drive over them too quickly. Ultimately, they could need replacing. This can be costly.
Do you need traffic control measures?
At Barrier Mart, we have several solutions for traffic in different locations. These include speed bumps and wheel stops. The bumps come in car and light vehicle or commercial variants. Whether you want to make drivers slow down, want to organise traffic flows on a site, or need things like barriers and bollards, we can help.
So, if you need anything to help with traffic control, please let us know; we'd be happy to advise you. Or, if you know what you need, you can order via our website.