Road Safety along the road pavements and parking lots, school zones, and other public places require speed regulation to prevent many accidents from occurring. Rubber speed bumps are specifically designed to enhance pedestrian safety, reinforce stop signs in the parking lots, and reduce fatalities’ risks from road accidents. Vehicle speeding, both in the parking lot and the driveway, can be controlled effectively by installing a rubber speed bump. They come in different shapes and lengths, and inches. The rubber speed bumps are placed on key sections of the road to help you calm down or slow down while driving. They come in several types but compared to traditional asphalt bumps or concrete bumps, and the rubber speed bump provides several benefits;
Benefits of the rubber speed bumps
Features and benefits of the rubber speed breakers make people prefer them over other speed bumps. The bumps are cost-effective compared to other alternatives such as metal or asphalt. They possess qualities of durability and long-lasting, and the bumps do not chip or crack. The Rubber speed bumps are weather-resistant, and not even the winter freezing and ice melting will affect them. They are environmentally friendly as the material used is 100% recycled. They have improved visibility through the reflective yellow stripes that help you drive with caution. Besides, the installation process is easy and can be done by one person. It is convenient and can be removed during winter for snow plowing or pavement maintenance.
Also, speed bumps are suitable for all roads because of the asphalt coating and polishing used on the rubber, saving you from spending much money on extra coatings. There are different types of Rubber speed bumps. These include heavy-duty, portable, reflective, black, and temporary bumps.
Below, we take you through the three major steps involved in the installation process of rubber speed breakers on asphalt pavements.
- First, use steel spikes on asphalt pavement. Position your rubber speed bump on the desired location in your parking lot or driveway. Use a marker, such as chalk on the pavement inside bolt holes, then remove the speed bump.
- The second step involves drilling each marking made by the chalk to create bolt holes—afterward, clean and dry the area.
- Finally, insert bolts with a washer through the bolt holes, starting from the center, tighten each bolt until its ¾ submerged in the hole.
After installation, you need to drive at a speed of 20mph because the purpose of the rubber speed bump is to slow down traffic, and as long as you drive slowly, no harm will come to your vehicle as you also save pedestrians from injuries. Besides, if you want to drive over a rubber speed bump smoothly, avoid braking and accelerate moderately.
Don’t run out of the best options to help you control speed near a school, your parking lot, or the driveway; use rubber speed breakers that can be installed on any asphalt pavements and avoid small mistakes that could cause accidents.
