Armco Superlite Road Speed Bumps: Benefits and Applications
When you think about road safety, aside from the internationally renowned orange road cone, few tools are as effective and universally recognised as road speed bumps. These simple yet effective devices are crucial in controlling vehicle speeds, particularly where pedestrian safety is vitally important. From gated communities, access and egress security checkpoints, and residential neighbourhoods to construction sites, school zones, and parking lots, these speed-impeding obstacles are instrumental in reducing accidents and ensuring the safety of all road users.
At Armco Superlite, we are professional distributors of road speed bumps. Not those permanently installed into the asphalt outside your home, permanently engraved with vehicles’ undercarriages, but those manufactured from eco-friendly, recycled plastics. Those that are lightweight and versatile. That can be uplifted and repositioned as the need arises. Those black and yellow mounds that prohibit speeding and protect pedestrians. Let’s investigate how these life-saving devices can enhance road safety.
What Are Road Speed Bumps and What Do They Do?
Road speed bumps are strategically placed obstacles on roadways designed to slow down vehicles to safe speeds. They are typically used in areas where maintaining a lower speed limit is critical, such as residential streets and near schools, playgrounds, and hospitals. Their effectiveness lies in their ability to disrupt irresponsible speeding and erratic driving behaviour, compelling drivers to reduce speed to navigate over them safely.
The Intricate Role of Armco Superlite Speed Bumps
At Armco Superlite, our road speed bumps offer a versatile solution to traffic-calming measures. What differentiates them from the norm is their portability and ease of deployment. Unlike traditional speed bumps that are buried in place, our bumps can be moved from one location to another as needed. This flexibility makes them ideal for temporary applications such as construction zones, law enforcement roadblocks, and emergencies, such as structural fires, fallen debris, or road flooding.
Controlling Vehicle Speeds and Ensuring Public Safety
The primary objective of these speed ramps is to control vehicle speeds. Lower speeds naturally reduce the chances and severity of accidents and increase the chances of pedestrians surviving collisions.
Our speed ramp slabs have a height of 50mm, with a footprint of 500mm long and 420mm wide. They are interlockable and available in pairs of yellow and black. They are accompanied by sturdy end pieces with white reflective “cat eyes” and can be anchored using our 100mm Excalibur bolts. Additionally, they are engineered to effectively slow vehicles down without causing damage or discomfort to drivers when approached at appropriate speeds.
Applications for Speed Ramps in Emergency Situations
These bumps can play an important role in emergency scenarios. During events like runaway wildfires, urban building fires, or severe traffic accidents, maintaining control over vehicle speeds is essential for the safety of responders, bystanders, and motorists. Our speed ramps can be quickly deployed to create temporary “slow zones,” ensuring that emergency personnel can work safely and efficiently.
Aiding Law Enforcement and Security
Law enforcement agencies like provincial traffic departments and national and municipal policing services often utilise road speed bumps to create temporary or semi-permanent checkpoints, or to control traffic flow during events or demonstrations. Armco Superlite ramps provide a reliable method for creating secure perimeters or redirecting traffic, enhancing overall public safety in potentially volatile situations.
Armco Superlite: Leaders in Road Speed Ramps
In southern Africa, these ramps are indispensable tools for comprehensive road safety, particularly in areas where pedestrian and vehicular traffic intersect and speeds are controlled.
We at Armco Superlite are a leading provider of portable road speed ramps and a manufacturer and distributor of other vital road safety equipment. We are proud of this product as it is designed and produced with the environment in mind. Moreover, for longevity, durability, and effectiveness, and to ensure they withstand the harshest African environmental conditions while maintaining optimal performance for years, regardless of the road surface aggregate.
Whether you need them for residential areas needing semi-permanent traffic calming solutions or for rapid deployment in emergency zones. Arm yourself with our road speed bumps. Contact us today for an obligation-free consultation.