{"id":2533,"date":"2022-10-27T16:15:52","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T16:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.raleighpaving.com\/?p=2533"},"modified":"2022-10-27T16:17:19","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T16:17:19","slug":"why-do-speed-bumps-traffic-control-devices-matter-raleigh-paving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.raleighpaving.com\/resources\/blog\/why-do-speed-bumps-traffic-control-devices-matter-raleigh-paving\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Speed Bumps & Traffic Control Devices Matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your business is in a busy area, you likely see many vehicles out and about. While you can\u2019t control how others drive, you can implement certain traffic control devices to ensure safer roads and parking environments near your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Traffic Control Device?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A traffic control device is a marker used to inform and manage vehicles. Often, you can find these next to roads, highways, traffic facilities, and other public areas. The three main traffic control devices are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Street signs- Stop Sign, Deer Crossing, Road Work Ahead<\/li>
  2. Road markings<\/a>– Solid Line, Dotted Line, Pavement Arrows<\/li>
  3. Traffic signals- Red, Yellow, Green<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why Are Traffic Control Devices Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Traffic control devices provide orderly vehicle movement and can improve safety for both drivers and pedestrians. These tools prevent accidents from occurring by letting those on or near the road know if there are potential hazards. Vertical control measures, like speed bumps, are especially helpful in encouraging individuals to slow their cars down as ignoring them can cause hefty damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How Effective Are Traffic Control Devices?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When properly installed, traffic control devices are very effective at reducing the speed and severity of accidents. Over the years, Raleigh Paving has installed countless speed bumps to help businesses keep their parking lots safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Is a Speed Bump?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A speed bump<\/a> is a raised surface on the road used to limit a vehicle’s speed. Typically, these are around 3\u201d tall and have yellow diagonal lines to help them stand out. Like other traffic control devices, speed bumps are a safety measure used to guide vehicles. These are great safety measures for areas, like parking lots, where you want to keep traffic between 2-10 mph<\/strong>.
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    There are other traffic control devices that are similar to speed bumps. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n