A Brisbane residential complex had a recurring issue. Despite signage and speed limits, complaints about speeding, particularly from food delivery and courier drivers, kept piling up. Residents were frustrated. The body corporate committee had tried the usual warnings and letters, but nothing stuck.
The turning point came after a resident narrowly avoided being hit by a delivery driver cutting through the complex’s shared internal driveway at speed. That incident prompted the committee to escalate the issue and look for a long-term fix.
What happened next solved the problem, improved resident satisfaction, and reduced safety risks.
The complex is a mid-size unit block in Brisbane’s inner south. It has:
The driveway was straight and sloped, precisely the layout that unintentionally encourages speeding.
Residents had voiced several concerns:
One resident even documented multiple near misses with their doorbell camera, which the committee used to highlight the urgency of action.
Speed Humps Australia was engaged to audit the car park and shared driveway layout.
Based on the site inspection and resident feedback, the recommended solution was:
The flat-top humps were chosen over round-top humps for a reason: these are better suited to long straights in critical areas where speed needs to be reduced the most.
Timing was key. The work needed to be done without disrupting bin pickup or blocking residents’ access.
The Speed Humps Australia installation team coordinated directly with the building manager and completed the installation in under 4 hours, scheduled between:
The body corporate chair sent a follow-up email two weeks after the installation:
“We’ve had zero complaints since the installation—and more importantly, no reports of speeding. The feedback from residents has been universally positive. Delivery drivers now take the corners slower, and the humps have made everyone more aware of the shared space.”
One resident commented via email:
“The new humps are noticeable without being annoying. Before, it felt like a racetrack through here. Now you see drivers slow down.”
The wheel stops also helped. Preventing vehicle overhang near high-pedestrian zones improved visibility for drivers and pedestrians exiting stairwells and walking across the site.
There were three reasons this simple install was so effective:
Physical deterrence always beats signage alone
Flat-top speed humps provide a tactile reason for drivers to slow down. Unlike signs, which get ignored, physical feedback is impossible to miss.
Strategic placement matters
The humps weren’t just installed randomly—they were placed at key speed-up points, near corners and blind spots. Each hump acted as a “speed checkpoint.”
Minimal disruption, maximum impact
Because the installation was quick and scheduled around traffic flows, there were no complaints about inconvenience during the work. Communication from the building manager to residents helped ensure buy-in.
This case highlights what many body corporates realise: minor, targeted upgrades to shared driveways can drastically improve safety and resident satisfaction.
If you’re managing a residential complex and regularly fielding complaints about:
…then, a car park safety audit and a modest investment in speed humps and wheel stops could solve the problem before it escalates.
Speed Humps Australia offers free car park safety inspections for body corporates and strata managers across Brisbane and beyond. Our team will assess your site, recommend traffic-calming solutions, and provide a no-obligation quote.
Already know what you need? We’ll supply and install within days—no fuss, no long lead times.
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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.
