Using traffic control to reduce speed in car parks

There are risks in any area where there are vehicles. Even at slow speeds a moving vehicle could injure people on foot or damage infrastructure if there was an accident. To avoid this, it is a good idea to introduce traffic control measures. This can include barriers, signage, speed bumps, and more. The goal is to make the site safer for drivers, pedestrians, and structures.

You are most likely to see traffic controls on public roads. However, these are not the only locations where the products can be useful. In fact you can use them on an array of commercial and industrial sites.

Making car parks safer

One place where risks are very high is car parks. The problem here is so many vehicles are moving around in close proximity. Then you have the added risk of people on foot walking to and from vehicles and crossing into the paths of vehicles. If there are no limitations on speed, the chance of accidents is even higher. That is why site owners or managers should look at things like speed bumps to make vehicles have to slow down.

What you should do here is begin by looking at the layout of the car park. Think about the routes you want vehicles and pedestrians to take. You can then provide signs and markings to actively direct people.

Once you are clear on the layout you can see where you need to introduce traffic control solutions like speed bumps to force vehicles to slow down. You may need to install a series of them across the site so that drivers stay to a safer speed. What you should think about is the kind of speeds you want people to be able to reach. You can then look at the placement and spacing for the speed bumps.

You can also think about using barriers to prevent vehicles from accessing certain areas. This can make pavements, shop entrances, and loading bays safer.

Even if you only have a small car park you may want to use traffic controls. The smaller spaces can actually increase risk because they force vehicles and pedestrians closer together. As a result it is even more important to make drivers reduce their speed and stick to the correct route.

Ask us about traffic control for your car park

Barrier Mart has a great deal of experience with traffic controls. We offer a full collection of products that can improve safety on various sites. This includes everything from different types of barrier to bollards and speed bumps. They can all work together to help site owners or managers maximise safety.

If you have any questions about traffic control and how it could help you, please speak to us. We can suggest the right products and management solutions for any kind of site.