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

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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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