GENERAL INFORMATION
The Ramp People’s range of speed bumps are made from recycled high density rubber and are available in high - visibility black and yellow.
Our 50mm high speed bumps have been designed to be crossed comfortably at speeds up to 10mph where as our 75mm high speed bumps have been designed to be crossed comfortably at speeds up to 5mph.
At The Ramp People we also speed cushions which are available in black or red. Speed cushions are designed to slow vehicles whilst ensuring emergency vehicles can safely bypass them without having to significantly reduce their speed. Our range of speed cushions are designed to reduce vehicle speeds down to 6mph.
Our speed bump kits are sold as a complete package of all the components required to install the speed bumps. All standard speed bump mid-sections have cats - eye style reflectors fitted as standard. Our 50mm high and 75mm high road humps are designed to support up to a 20,000kgs. Please note these speed ramps are not designed for articulated lorry. For HGV traffic management and speed ramps for industrial estates, please select the heavy duty speed bumps which offer a 60,000kg capacity.
The Ramp People's Speed Bump Features Include:
- Can support vehicles up to 60,000kg
- Embedded light reflectors are standard on both sides of all middle sections
- High visibility yellow sections contrasting with pure black sections
- Non-slip textured surface
- FREE 14mm x 280mm long SDS Max drill bit and fixing kit included with all purchases (suitable for tarmac and concrete)
- Large stock of speed bumps / speed ramps held for free mainland UK delivery
- Volume pricing available on request
- Suitable for car parks, housing and industrial estates, construction sites, camping and caravan parks etc.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Before installing your speed bumps, make sure that the road surface that you will be fitting them onto is clean, dry, and undamaged. Any damage to the surface should be repaired before the speed ramps are installed to provide a reasonably flat and consistent surface.
Lay out your speed bumps in the area you want to install them to make sure that they fit comfortably in your available space and that they lie flat on the surface ensuring they are tight and well aligned. Mark out on the substrate surface where the road humps are to be drilled and fitted. Then either drill the holes in the substrate through the bumps’ pre-made fixing holes, or remove the ramps after marking the position of the drill holes, and drill the holes independently of the speed bumps. The holes should be 120mm-1400mm to accommodate the fixings. We strongly suggest you drill a couple of test holes first to ensure the drill bit is of the correct size for the material you are drilling into. Finally, ensuring the holes are free from dust and debris, insert the fixings into the hole, and secure your speed bumps in place. We recommend that hand tools are used to prevent damage to fixings, however, power tools can be used with caution while ensuring bolts are not overtightened and damaged, but this is at the customer's own risk.
IMPORTANT - Positioning of your speed bumps:
- To maximise the life of your speed bumps, vehicles should drive over the product in a straight line. Vehicles turning on the speed bump may damage the speed bump and fixings and will likely cause excessive discomfort to the driver and passengers.
- Speed bumps should be set back from junctions to reduce the chance of vehicles stalling when pulling away. For more information on speed hump regulations visit gov.uk.
All our speed bumps and speed cushions are supplied with universal fixings suitable for tarmac and/or concrete, as per image below:
At The Ramp People we also stock a range of wall and pole mounted speed bump warning signs featuring a high contrast reflective surface for installation in car parks, private roads and areas where traffic calming has been installed.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The security of the fixings / adhesive should be checked on a regular basis. Circumstances will vary, based upon the volume of foot traffic etc., but as a guide, monthly inspections would be advisable.
Speed Bump Installation Guide
Rubber speed bumps are designed to safely slow vehicles and enhance road safety. They are commonly used in industrial estates, schools, retail parks and private roads.
Rubber speed humps and speed cushions are designed to be quick and easy to install. This guide will take you through everything you need to know to allow you to safely position and install speed bumps on your site.
Introduction to our Guide
At The Ramp People we offer a range of rubber speed bumps including 5mph and speed bumps. We also offer we also speed cushions which are available in black or red. Speed cushions are designed to slow vehicles whilst ensuring emergency vehicles can safely bypass them without having to significantly reduce their speed.
All of our speed bump kits, speed bumps and flow plates are provided with the relevant fixings for tarmac and concrete for ease of installation. We also provide an SDS Max drill bit.
Regulations & Helpful Links To Review Prior to Installation
The Highways Regulations (Road Humps) 1999, provides details of speed bumps requirements within the UK. We recommend reading this prior to installing speed ramps to ensure you act in line with regulations.
At The Ramp People we have put together a short, comprehensive guide to help you understand the speed bump regulations and the types of traffic controls available to help improve road safety.
What Are The Different Types of Speed Bumps
5mph Speed Bumps
75mm high rubber speed ramps provided in a modular kit to allow you to create your required length. Ideal for use in car parks and private roads.
10mph Speed Bumps
50mm high rubber speed ramps provided in a modular kit to allow you to create your required length. Ideal for use in car parks and private roads.
Heavy Duty Speed Bumps
60mm high modular heavy duty speed ramps with an internal steep plate for industrial strength, ideal for industrial estates.
Speed Cushions
Wide designed designed to allow emergency vehicles to safely pass over the speed cushions whilst reducing the speed of other vehicles.
Preparation Prior to Installation
Prior to installing speed bumps always ensure you have secured permission from the landowner and relevant authorities. Also check the speed bump capacity is suitable for the vehicles which will be passing over them. For instance, if you are installing speed ramps in an industrial estate it is important you have heavy duty speed bumps.
Vehicle clearance is also important to consider, we recommend selecting the we recommend selecting the lowest possible speed hump height to ensure maximum clearance for the greatest number of vehicles. Please note, speed bumps are generally not suitable for low clearance vehicles including forklifts, scissor lifts and similar as they are unable to climb the ramp. For industrial estates with these items, we suggest creating a layout to allow forklifts to pass through without going over the speed ramps or purchasing an alternative traffic calming tool.
Make sure that the road surface that you will be fitting them onto is clean, dry, and undamaged. Any damage to the surface should be repaired before the speed ramps are installed to provide a reasonably flat and consistent surface.
To maximise the life of your speed bumps, vehicles should drive over the product in a straight line. Vehicles turning on the speed bump may damage the speed bump and fixings and will likely cause excessive discomfort to the driver and passengers. Speed bumps should be set back from junctions to reduce the chance of vehicles stalling when pulling away.
Installing Speed bumps
Lay out your speed bumps in the area you want to install them to make sure that they fit comfortably in your available space and that they lie flat on the surface ensuring they are tight and well aligned. Mark out on the substrate surface where the road humps are to be drilled and fitted. Then either drill the holes in the substrate through the bumps’ pre-made fixing holes, or remove the ramps after marking the position of the drill holes, and drill the holes independently of the speed bumps. The holes should be 120mm-140mm to accommodate the fixings. We strongly suggest you drill a couple of test holes first to ensure the drill bit is of the correct size for the material you are drilling into. Finally, ensuring the holes are free from dust and debris, insert the fixings into the hole, and secure your speed bumps in place.
We recommend that hand tools are used to prevent damage to fixings, however, power tools can be used with caution while ensuring bolts are not overtightened and damaged, but this is at the customer's own risk.
Speed Bump Maintenance
The speed bumps, including the fixings, should regularly be checked for signs of damage and wear. As a guide, monthly inspections would be advisable. Replacement parts including speed bump sections and fixings are available on request, please contact our team. The speed ramps should be kept clear of debris to ensure they remain high visible.
Where Should Speed Bumps be Located
It is essential that speed bumps are clearly visible to both drivers and pedestrians to ensure they can react safely and in good time. Visibility can be improved through adequate lighting, such as nearby street lighting that illuminates the road surface, as well as by incorporating reflectors or reflective markings directly on the speed bumps themselves. These measures help highlight the bumps in low-light conditions or at night, reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall road safety.
Speed Bump Fixings
All of our speed bumps are provided with fixings for tarmac and concrete and a SDS Drill Bit drill bit. The fixing is an M10 x 120mm. The SDS drill bit has a diameter of 14mm and 150mm drill length, total length 276mm.
Installation Video
Installing Speed Bump Signs
At The Ramp People we offer wall mounted and post mounted signs to alert road users to upcoming speed bumps. The wall mounted signs have pre-drilled holes to allow the signs to be secured to the wall. The post mounted signs are provided with a clamp to secure the signs to a post.
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