How do traffic spikes work?

The teeth fold down under the wheels of a vehicle travelling in the correct direction and allow it through; approached from the wrong direction they stay upright and stop the tyre. One-way flow is therefore enforced physically, with no need for a warning.

Recessed or surface-mounted?

For a permanent installation that sits close to road level, the recessed type is right, though it requires a channel to be cut. Where fast installation, lower cost and the option to relocate matter, choose the surface-mounted type.

Can end caps and covers be bought separately?

Yes. Plastic end caps and covers are listed as separate items, so a worn part can be replaced without renewing the whole system.

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Trap Speed Bumps

One-way traffic spikes physically enforce single-direction movement: a vehicle travelling the right way passes freely, while one entering against the flow meets the spikes. The catalog lists surface and recessed units, plastic models and their end caps and covers.

Surface and Recessed Types

Surface-mounted units are fixed to the road, install quickly and can be removed and relocated. Recessed units sit in a channel cut into the surface, giving a crossing that sits closer to road level, which suits permanent installations.

Plastic models are lighter and more economical; their end caps and covers are listed separately so only the worn part needs replacing. Run length is set by adding sections to match the gate or ramp width.

Traffic spike — standard surface-mounted type
Recessed traffic spike — level with the road, permanent installation
Plastic traffic spike — lighter, economical alternative
Plastic end cap and cover — replace by part rather than whole
Car park exits, facility gates and one-way ramps

Applications and Points to Watch

Traffic spikes are used at car park exits, paid parking gates, facility entry/exit separation and one-way ramps. The point is to stop a violation physically rather than rely on a warning.

Direction marking is critical at installation: signs, arrows and floor marking must make sure no driver approaches from the wrong side. The position of the spike line should also be checked against emergency routes and fire service access.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do traffic spikes work?
The teeth fold down under the wheels of a vehicle travelling in the correct direction and allow it through; approached from the wrong direction they stay upright and stop the tyre. One-way flow is therefore enforced physically, with no need for a warning.
Recessed or surface-mounted?
For a permanent installation that sits close to road level, the recessed type is right, though it requires a channel to be cut. Where fast installation, lower cost and the option to relocate matter, choose the surface-mounted type.
Can end caps and covers be bought separately?
Yes. Plastic end caps and covers are listed as separate items, so a worn part can be replaced without renewing the whole system.