Wheel Stops are Important Car Park Safety Devices

Wheel Stops or Parking Stops are important safety devices used in car parks to help protect buildings, property, cars, and pedestrians. They are usually placed at the end of parking spaces to prevent vehicles from overrunning the designated area and causing damage or accidents.

Here are some reasons why using Recycled Plastic Wheel Stops or parking stops is important:

  1. Protecting buildings and property: Wheel Stops help prevent vehicles from crashing into buildings or other structures. By providing a clear barrier between the parking spaces and surrounding structures, rubber wheel stops help to prevent accidental damage caused by drivers who may misjudge the distance between their car and the surrounding structures.

  2. Preventing vehicle damage: Recycled Plastic Wheel Stops help prevent vehicles from hitting curbs, walls, or other obstacles, which can damage the car's wheels, suspension, and bodywork. By providing a clear stopping point for vehicles, rubber wheel stops help prevent accidental collisions and protect the vehicles from unnecessary damage.

  3. Improving pedestrian safety: By clearly marking parking spaces, wheel stops help prevent vehicles from accidentally entering pedestrian areas, which can cause serious accidents. In addition, wheel stops help to create a clear visual boundary between parking spaces and pedestrian areas, making it easier for pedestrians to navigate safely through the car park.

  4. Ensuring efficient use of space: wheel stops help to ensure that cars park within the designated parking spaces, which maximizes the use of available space in the car park. This helps prevent congestion and makes it easier for drivers to find parking spots, which can reduce the amount of time spent driving around the car park searching for a space.

In summary, the use of wheel stops or parking stops in car parks is an essential safety measure that helps to protect buildings, property, cars, and pedestrians. By providing a clear visual barrier and a designated stopping point for vehicles, rubber wheel stops help prevent accidents and ensure the efficient use of space in car parks

At Speed Humps Australia, we’ve spent ten years focusing on one thing: to provide one style of product, and to do it exceptionally well. We have worked tirelessly to develop specifications that do not fade or deteriorate, are easy to install, and are made from high-quality, recycled rubber for minimal environmental impact.

With just a handful of our clients around the nation including KFC, McDonalds, Westfield, Shell, various mining operations and Local Government our rumble bars, speed humps and wheel stops have been purposefully designed to truly go the distance. 

As our design and production is all handled in house and supplied Australia wide, get in touch with us today to request a quote or discuss how we can help with providing a tailored solution to your unique project requirements.