Material comparison

Plastic speed bumps

Plastic speed bumps are the cheapest bolt-down option up front, but UV and cold make them brittle and they typically last 2–4 years before cracking at the bolt holes. Recycled rubber costs modestly more per lane — $260–$520 for a 12 ft lane in the 3 in modular profile — and lasts 8–12 years, which makes it cheaper per year in every scenario we price. We stock rubber only, in both a 3 in modular and a 2.4 in steel-plate reinforced profile.

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Close-up of a recycled rubber speed bump module bolted to asphalt showing anchor hardware

Key specs at a glance

Plastic service life	2–4 years
Rubber service life	8–12 years
Rubber cost per lane	$260–$520 + freight
Cost per year, rubber	About $30–$60 per lane
Install	Bolt-down, ~30 min per lane
What we stock	Recycled rubber only

2.4-inch heavy-duty rubber speed bump with black and yellow segments, white directional arrows and bolt holes

Recommended model

3-Inch Modular Rubber Speed Bump

It is the direct replacement for a plastic bump: same bolt-down install, same lane widths, but recycled rubber that stays flexible in heat and cold instead of cracking around the anchors.

Height: 3 in
Center module: 39 in and 20 in
End caps: 10 in each
Width (travel length): 15 in
Target speed: ≤ 10 mph
Material: Recycled rubber, UV stable

Where plastic fails first

At the anchor holes. Plastic has no give, so every axle load transfers straight into the bolt, and UV embrittlement finishes the job in a few summers.

Cost per year, not per unit

A plastic lane replaced three times in a decade costs more in parts and labor than one rubber lane that is still in service.

Weight is a feature

Rubber modules are heavy enough to stay put even before the anchors are torqued — plastic units skate during install and shift under plow blades.

Frequently asked

Are plastic speed bumps any good?

For a short-term or seasonal need, yes. For a permanent lane crossed daily, no: plastic goes brittle under UV and cold and typically cracks at the bolt holes in 2–4 years, while recycled rubber runs 8–12 years.

How much cheaper are plastic speed bumps?

Usually a modest saving per lane at purchase, which the second replacement erases. Our rubber lanes run $260–$520 (3 in modular) and $360–$660 (2.4 in heavy-duty) in materials, plus LTL freight to your ZIP.

Can plastic bumps take truck traffic?

Not repeatedly. For trailers, yard trucks and forklifts use the 2.4 in steel-plate reinforced rubber profile rated to 176,000 lb axle load.

Do you sell plastic speed bumps?

No. We stock recycled rubber only, because it is what holds up in commercial lanes and what we can warranty for 5 years.

How long does installation take?

Bolt-down install takes two people about 30 minutes per 12 ft lane: position the modules, mark the bolt holes, hammer-drill the asphalt or concrete, and torque the anchors flush. No paving contractor and no cure time.

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes. Every kit is in stock in the USA and ships by LTL freight to all 48 contiguous states. Pallet and container pricing is available for volume orders, and freight is quoted to your ZIP code.

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Spec sheet & price guide (PDF)

Both profiles, dimensions, load rating, price per 12 ft lane and what we need to quote freight. One field — no phone call required.

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