Speed breaker

A speed breaker (also known as a speed bump or speed hump) is a vertical traffic calming device designed to slow down motor vehicles to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. They are primarily installed in high-risk zones like school premises, residential colonies, and hospital parking lots.

Types of Speed Breakers

  • Rubber Speed Breakers: Constructed from heavy-duty recycled rubber, making them flexible enough to absorb impact and protect car suspensions. Brands like Scope Chemicals manufacture these with built-in reflective arrows for night visibility.
  • ABS/PVC Bumps: Lightweight and durable options made from industrial-grade plastic or PVC.  Robust design these with alternating yellow and black segments to ensure clear visibility during both day and night.
  • Rumble Strips: A series of small, micro-speed bumps placed together. Instead of forcing a hard stop, they create physical vibrations and noise to warn drivers that they are exceeding safe speed limits.

Type

Material

Typical Load Capacity

Best Suited For

Rubber Hump Rubber 20 to 100 Tons Private roads, office parks, residential gates
Plastic/PVC Bump Heavy-duty PVC / ABS 20 to 60 Tons Shopping malls, parking lots, societies
Rumble Strips Polyurethane / PVC 15 tons Highways, toll plazas, dangerous curves