Key takeaways
- Rubber speed breakers are quick to fit, easy to see at night and easy to move or replace.
- Place them before gates, turns, school areas and pedestrian crossings, not right at a blind corner.
- Mark every speed breaker with a sign and reflective strips so drivers see it in time.
- Bolt them into firm ground and check the bolts every few months.
Speeding inside housing societies, factory compounds and car parks is a daily risk, especially for children and workers on foot. A well-placed speed breaker solves most of it. Here is what to know before you order.
Rubber or concrete?
| Rubber speed breaker | Concrete hump | |
|---|---|---|
| Fitting | A few hours, bolted on | Days, needs construction |
| Visibility | Yellow and black with reflectors | Needs painting, fades quickly |
| Changing later | Easy to move or replace | Must be broken out |
| Height | Fixed, consistent | Often too high, damages cars |
For most internal roads, rubber is the practical choice.
Where to place them
- Before main gates and boom barriers.
- Before school areas, mosques, parks and pedestrian crossings.
- Before turns, not on them. A speed breaker on a blind corner surprises drivers.
- Along long straight roads, roughly every 50 to 100 metres.
- At car park entrances and exits, and near loading bays in factories.
Make them visible
- Put a speed breaker warning sign before each one.
- Choose units with built-in reflectors or add road studs nearby.
- Keep the area lit at night where possible.
Fitting tips
- Fit on firm concrete or asphalt, not loose gravel.
- Use all the fixing bolts and end caps supplied.
- Leave a small gap at the drain side so rainwater can flow.
- Check the bolts every few months, especially after the monsoon.
Measuring how many you need
Rubber speed breakers come in sections that join together. Measure the road width at each point and send us the measurements on WhatsApp. We will tell you how many sections and end caps you need.
Also useful for societies: traffic cones, convex mirrors at blind exits, and custom signs for speed limits and society rules.
Buying in Lahore or anywhere in Pakistan
H.S Traders has supplied safety equipment from Brandreth Road, Lahore since 1998. You can see our range of road safety products online, then send your list on WhatsApp for a quote with delivery to your city. Prices are quoted per order, and certificates or datasheets are shared per product on request. Related reading: which reflective vest to buy.
Frequently asked questions
Are rubber speed breakers better than concrete?
For most societies, factories and car parks, yes. They install in a few hours, come with reflective strips, and can be removed or replaced without breaking the road. Concrete humps are permanent and often built too high.
How far apart should speed breakers be?
On a long internal road, one every 50 to 100 metres keeps speeds low. Always add one before gates, school areas and crossings.
Do you fit speed breakers?
We supply rubber speed breakers with fixing bolts across Pakistan. Ask us on WhatsApp about fitting in Lahore.