Tar Speed Humps
Tar speed humps are South Africa’s leading traffic calming solution – ideal for permanent speed control on public and private roads. Made from hot mix asphalt, tar speed humps offer durability, quick installation, minimal disruption and immediate road functionality
Key Features
- Constructed from hot-mix asphalt
- Embedded into the ground surface for stability
- Fully compacted for long life span
- Immediately usable use after construction
- Quick installation with minimal traffic disruption
- Finished with bright white or yellow markings for visibility
- Optional road studs for enhanced visibility
Applications
- Residential Areas – Calming traffic in neighborhoods, protecting pedestrians and children at play
- Parking Lots – Preventing speeding in commercial and retail spaces where vehicles and pedestrians mix
- Industrial Sites – Regulating speed near warehouses or production areas where heavy-duty vehicles operate
- Municipal Streets – Maintaining safety on secondary roads and intersection prone to speeding
Technical Specifications
Technical Data Sheet – Tar Speed Humps
Material
Compacted Hot Mix Bitumen (40mm–60mm)
Color Scheme
Asphalt Black Finish with Optional White Zebra Marking
Visibility Features
Optional Zebra Striping and Reflective Road Studs
Dimensions
Width: 3.0m–4.2m; Length: 1.5m–2.5m; Height: 60mm–90mm (Custom Sizing Available; Can be molded to precise width, height and slope specifications for tailored traffic calming)
Installation Type
Permanent Installation – Embedded into Prepared Surface
Traffic Compatibility
Designed for Residential, Municipal, and Light Commercial Roads
Surface Texture
Non-Slip Parabolic Profile to Minimize Vehicle Shock
Custom Features
Optional Solar or Passive Reflective Studs; UV-Stable Zebra Striping
Application Areas
Schools, Medical Facilities, Gated Estates, Business Park Entrances
Weather Resistance
UV-Stabilized & Moisture-Resistant
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