When it comes to traffic safety, councils are under constant pressure to improve outcomes with limited budgets, community expectations, and ticking clocks. That’s why at Speed Humps Australia, we offer free site assessments to councils across the country. These assessments are practical, fast, and no-obligation—but more importantly, they deliver real data and safety recommendations based on actual site conditions, not guesswork.
So, how do they work? What should you expect? And what benefits have other councils already seen?
Let’s break it down.
Put simply, it’s a no-cost, onsite safety audit carried out by a traffic-calming specialist from Speed Humps Australia. These assessments are designed to help council teams make better, faster decisions about traffic control infrastructure, whether that’s speed humps, rumble bars, wheel stops, or a combination of solutions.
There’s no pressure, no hard sell, and no jargon, just practical advice based on real observations.
Our process is straightforward. Here’s what you can expect:
We begin by gathering the basics, including the site address, concerns raised, known incident history, and the type of location (e.g., residential, mixed-use, parkland, school zone).
This gives us a baseline understanding of what we’re walking into and allows us to allocate the right assessor with relevant experience.
Our safety advisor will walk or drive through the site with a council representative or site contact, identifying risk areas such as:
We observe how the site is currently being used, often not how it was intended to be used when it was designed 15 years ago.
Where appropriate, we provide suggestions on the spot. You’ll often hear feedback like:
“This stretch is a candidate for low-profile rubber humps.”
“This bin bay could use a physical barrier to prevent reversing incidents.”
“A line of 300MM rumble bars here would deter fast cornering without affecting waste truck clearance.”
We also take photos, measurements, and any additional notes for inclusion in the final report.
Most inspections are wrapped up in 30 to 45 minutes.
For more complex or multi-site assessments (e.g. across multiple parks, car parks, or street locations), we’ll block out additional time and plan accordingly. Councils can also request multiple locations to be inspected in one trip, saving time and resources.
Within 2 to 3 business days, you’ll receive a detailed summary report. This includes:
This isn’t a generic brochure. It’s a site-specific reference you can submit to your internal teams, asset managers, or capital works committee as supporting documentation.
The feedback from past assessments speaks for itself. Here are just a few outcomes councils have reported:
After installations based on our assessments, multiple councils have noted a drop in community complaints, particularly regarding near-misses, delivery driver behaviour, or unsafe pedestrian access in parks and car parks.
Our reports have been used as supporting documents in applications for road safety and active transport funding, helping councils unlock budget for small works projects that often fly under the radar.
Site assessments help inform smarter planning decisions, especially when dealing with older infrastructure not originally designed for current traffic volumes. Several councils have told us the insights influenced how they now design new car parks and shared zones from scratch.
It’s easier to justify a minor works project when you can show visual evidence of risk, especially when paired with a simple, cost-effective solution. Our reports help safety teams get internal sign-off without lengthy back-and-forth.
Just to be clear—this is not a sales ambush.
We don’t show up with a trailer full of products and pressure you to make a decision on the spot. Our goal is to arm you with insights so you can make the best call for your site, whether you go ahead with Speed Humps Australia or not.
You also won’t get vague recommendations like “slow traffic down here” with no explanation of how. Every suggestion is grounded in Australian best practices and supported with real examples from similar sites.
Yes. Our free council site assessments are available Australia-wide, including metro and regional areas. We’ll group inspections based on geography to ensure our advisors can make efficient use of time, keeping our service free and practical for as many councils as possible.
We typically prioritise sites that meet one or more of these criteria:
If you’re unsure, contact us—we’ll let you know if an inspection is suitable and how soon we can book it in.
Real Example: Coastal Council Car Park
In early 2025, a coastal council in NSW reached out after several pedestrian complaints near a beachfront park. Their existing signage wasn’t deterring speeding, and there was concern about kids crossing to the playground areas.
We conducted a free site assessment, identified two clear zones for intervention, and recommended:
The result?
“We installed your products within six weeks of the assessment. The complaints stopped almost immediately,” the council’s asset officer reported. “We added your report to our internal traffic safety register, and it’s now part of our SOP for assessing other council sites.”
Want to Book a Free Site Assessment?
If you’re dealing with a site that’s raising safety concerns, complaints, or confusion, don’t wait for a near-miss or serious incident.
We’re here to help you take proactive steps that are affordable, fast, and backed by real-world evidence.
Visit https://www.speedhumpsaustralia.com.au/enquiries-contact/ to request a Free Council Assessment, or email us at [email protected] with your site location and concerns.
Final Word
A short site visit can save you months of back-and-forth, prevent future incidents, and improve your standing with the community. Councils that partner with us on safety upgrades are often surprised how quickly real change happens.
There’s no downside. And the best part? It’s free.
For 10 years, our focus has been on one thing: to provide one style of product and to do it well.
Our wheel stops, speed humps and rumble bars meet Australian Standards, don’t fade, and we’ve never needed to replace one.
For 10 years, our focus has been on one thing: to provide one style of product and to do it well.
Our wheel stops, speed humps and rumble bars meet Australian Standards, don’t fade, and we’ve never needed to replace one.
