Commonly Asked Questions About Rubber Wheel Stops

If you're looking at increasing safety measures in your parking facilities, there are plenty of options available, however, wheel stops are a common and easy-to-install solution. These handy installations provide clear parking spaces, ensure proper stopping distance between vehicles, and reduce the risk of collisions.

In this article, we answer the commonly asked questions about rubber wheel stops, so you can make an informed decision before you buy.

Q. What is a wheel stop?

A. Wheel stops are a popular device for traffic management and control. They were designed to ensure vehicles park correctly. You are most likely to spot them in private and public car parks, hourly parking spaces, retail car parks, on-street parking, and self-parking sites.

Wheel stops are a barrier to alert the driver they have parked as far in as possible. This safety device prevents vehicles from overshooting the parking space to enter a footpath, crosswalk, or another parking space. So, they provide additional safety for pedestrians and for other drivers too.

In addition to wheel stops, Sefehub provides a variety of traffic control products, including traffic cones, inground bollards, and speed bumps. These products can be used in combination to provide safe short-term parking, event traffic management, or in a parking structure.

Q. What are the rubber wheel stop's basic features?

A. Rubber wheel stops are highly durable, flexible and resistant to wear and tear. They have a reflective surface to make them easily visible to both drivers and pedestrians. Rubber wheel stops are heat-resistant, chemical-resistant, and impact-resistant. They hold up against heavy vehicles, even if they are driven over accidentally. Just as importantly, they don't cause damage to vehicles if there is an accidental collision.

Q. Where can you install a wheel stop?

A. Wheel stops are excellent safety devices for a range of areas. The most common locations include multi-story parking structures, industrial sites, commercial areas and even residential areas.

Due to heavy vehicle traffic, multi-story parking structures benefit from wheel stops for maintaining traffic flow and clearly marking parking spaces.

Industrial sites are also heavily trafficked by a variety of vehicles, from lorries and vans to standard cars and utes. Heavy-duty wheel stops are a must to ensure they can handle the pressure without damage.

Commercial areas include shopping centres, hotels, supermarkets, hospitals, and anywhere else that has large car parks. Wheel stops are a must to maintain traffic order and ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Believe it or not, wheel stops are also useful in residential areas, whether it's a parking garage at an apartment complex or for outdoor parking spaces in the suburbs.

Q. What ground can I install rubber wheel stops on?

A. You can install wheel stops on a variety of surfaces, including asphalt and concrete. Concrete wheel stops would require ground anchoring. However, with rubber wheel stops, you can surface mount them with the correct fixings. As long as you follow the installation instructions from the manufacturer there shouldn't be any issues.

If you order your wheel stops from Safehub, you can choose from concrete or asphalt fixings.

Q. How do I maintain rubber wheel stops?

A. You can extend the lifespan of your wheel stops by regularly inspecting them, and cleaning them of dirt and debris to maintain the reflective surface and reduce the risk of slip hazards. You can also spot damage and deal with repairs quickly.

Q. What are the benefits of wheel stops?

A. Wheel stops define the edge of a car parking space, prevent overshooting, improve the aesthetic of a parking structure, improve safety and accessibility, and protect objects in the surrounding area.

Q. What's the purpose of wheel stop installation?

A. The purpose of wheel stops is to reduce the risk of collisions and provide an additional layer of safety and security to vehicles, pedestrians, and assets. They are also frequently used around electric vehicle charging stations to ensure proper positioning for charging.

Q. Are there certain steps for installation?

A. You should always read the manufacturer's instructions before installing any product. Rubber wheel stoppers are a popular choice because you can easily replace a damaged unit.

When you're installing your rubber wheel stops, you should consult local requirements, building codes, and regulations to ensure you are spacing them correctly. It's also worth remembering they come in different sizes. However, most people opt for two standard wheel stops to create a larger parking space for an industrial vehicle.

There should be adequate distance between the wheel stopper and the curb. Additionally, they should be installed in lighter areas. If you're planning to install them in a darker area, you may want to consider additional reflective tape and lighted car park bollards for additional safety.

Q. Where should I purchase rubber wheel stops?

A. Safehub! In addition to our wheel stop products, we can also provide you with stainless steel bollards, traffic signs, convex mirrors, traffic cones, and so much more. For all your safety needs, visit Safehub. Want to know more? Get in touch with our team today and we can assist with any questions or concerns you might have.