Area Safe’s Guide to Speed Humps: Enhancing Safety Across the Board

Speed humps are a fundamental component of traffic management, designed to promote safety by reducing vehicle speeds in sensitive areas such as residential suburbs, parking lots, and near schools and hospitals. With the variety of vehicles on the road, including trucks, it's crucial to select speed humps that cater to diverse needs while ensuring compliance with Australian Standards. This blog dives into everything you need to know about speed humps, ensuring you make an informed decision that enhances safety and complies with regulations.

Selecting the Right Speed Hump

Durability and Material: Speed humps are constructed from various materials, including rubber, linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and steel. Each material serves different traffic conditions and environments. Rubber and LLDPE are suited for light to medium traffic and offer cost-effectiveness and noise reduction. Steel, known for its robustness, is ideal for areas with heavy vehicles, including trucks, due to its superior durability and longevity.

Compliance with Australian Standards: According to Australian Standard AS2890.1:2004, speed humps must adhere to specific design specifications such as the angle height to length ratio, colour pattern (alternating Yellow or white and Black sections), height, and the requirement for a flat top. Compliance ensures the safety of all road users and protects business owners from legal liabilities.

Weight Ratings and Longevity

Understanding the weight rating is vital to ensure the speed hump can withstand the traffic flow's demands without compromising structural integrity. Area Safe's range of speed humps is designed to accommodate various weight classes, ensuring a suitable match for any environment, from residential areas to industrial sites frequented by heavy trucks. Area Safe believe the true measure of a speed hump’s quality is its endurance under heavy use. Our steel speed humps are the most durable, ideal for withstanding repeated passes from heavy vehicles like 20-tonne trucks. Rubber speed humps follow closely in terms of longevity, while our plastic (LLDPE) speed humps are suitable for lighter traffic.

Positioning and Legal Considerations

Proper placement of speed humps is critical for effectiveness and legal compliance. They should be spaced adequately to allow vehicles to adjust speed gradually and must not obstruct pedestrian or wheelchair access. Ensuring speed humps are positioned away from intersections and do not impede traffic flow is also essential for safety and compliance.

Enhancing Safety and Compliance

Installing the right speed humps is more than a regulatory compliance issue; it's about committing to the safety of every individual who interacts with your space. By choosing Area Safe's compliant and durable speed humps, you're investing in a safer environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike.

Why Area Safe?

Area Safe offers a comprehensive selection of speed humps that meet Australian Standards, ensuring safety, durability, and compliance. Whether you're managing a commercial facility, industrial site, or residential area, Area Safe provides expert guidance and high-quality speed management solutions to meet your specific needs.

Are you ready to improve safety and ensure compliance in your area? Explore Area Safe's range of speed humps, designed for various applications and traffic conditions. Contact the Area Safe team today for personalised advice and find the perfect speed management solutions for your needs.