We all know that speed bumps are designed to slow down traffic. The statistics provide evidence for making the extra effort to have them installed.

1. Parking lots have a significant amount of foot traffic. According to the National Safety Council, 66% of drivers surveyed admitted to making phone calls while driving through parking lots with an additional 49% to 63% admitting to texting, taking photos/videos, checking social media, sending emails and fiddling with their GPS. With such a high level of distractibility in parking lots, speed bumps prompt drivers to slow down and pay more attention. This increases safety and decreases liability in a commercial lot.
2. Even if a speed bump is unable to prevent a collision, since the vehicle is moving at a slower speed in the parking lot, related injuries are decreased by 46%. Pedestrians hit by a vehicle moving at 40MPH have an 85% likelihood of serious injuries. This drops to a 5% chance when the vehicle is moving at only 20 MPH.
3. Where there is constant traffic, noise pollution can become a dangerous distraction in close-proximity spaces such as driveways and parking garages. The sound of revving engines can be an irritant to your customers and employees while conducting business. Hiring a traffic speed enforcer is far more expensive than installing speed bumps to reduce noise.
4. Your parking lot might be a convenient shortcut for drivers on their way to another street. The presence of speed bumps can be a discouraging factor and reduce the amount of non-business traffic on your premises.

Factors to Consider for Speed Bump Patterns

There are several ways to approach the layout and placement of speed bumps, depending on how your parking lot is used. Consider where pedestrians frequently cross, where they tend to cut across rather than go around, or where there are blind corners and unexpected turns. A professional team provides you with the expertise to optimize your parking lot's safety.

Contact the Speed Bump Experts

At Maintain It All, increasing safety and reducing liability for your business are top priorities. Parking lots have a high concentration of individuals walking to and from their vehicles, or stepping into traffic zones from sidewalks. It makes a difference when the speed of vehicular traffic is slowed down. Whether your parking lot is a large or small property, speed bumps help to prevent collisions from occurring. Contact us today to learn more about installing speed bumps in your business parking lot in Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Bucks counties.