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Guide \u00b7 Peak-hour lots

Speed bumps for church lots and school pickup

Content reviewed 2026-11-02

Short answer

Church lots and pickup lines are dangerous for a short, predictable time: everyone arrives or leaves together, children walk between cars, and drivers are in a hurry. Put devices where people cross and at lane entrances, keep the queue lane clear of bumps where cars stop and go, add signs and paint, and pair them with volunteers or staff at peak times.

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Why peak-hour lots are different

Most of the day the lot is empty, so drivers learn to cut through fast. Then for 20 minutes it's crowded with families. Devices must work at both times: slow the empty-lot shortcut and protect crossings in the crowd.

Where to place devices

Use this as a starting point and confirm with your site conditions.

Spot	Recommendation	Why
Entrance from the street	Device after the turn, not at the curb	Avoid backing traffic onto the road
Main pedestrian crossing	Device before the crosswalk, painted	Slows cars where children cross
Pickup queue lane	Usually no bump inside the queue	Stop-and-go traffic is already slow
Shortcut through the lot	Device mid-run	Stops cut-through speeding off-peak

Communicate with families

Share a simple map in the bulletin or school newsletter showing the route, crossings and new devices before they appear. Surprise is what creates complaints.

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Frequently asked

Should there be a speed bump in the pickup line itself?

Usually not inside the stop-and-go queue. Place devices before crossings and on entry and shortcut lanes.

Are removable bumps good for churches?

Yes if the lot hosts events needing a clear surface, but someone must own reinstalling them.

Do we need permission from the city?

Not for private lots in most places, but check if the entrance touches a public right-of-way.

What else helps?

Clear signs, painted crossings, and volunteers or staff at peak times.

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