The Ultimate Solution for Low-Clearance Vehicles
Coyote Traffic’s Ultra Low-Profile Spikes When it comes to securing high-end properties or facilities frequented by exotic cars, traditional traffic spikes can pose a significant challenge. Vehicles with low ground clearance, such as sports cars and luxury sedans, are at risk of damage from standard traffic spikes, which typically protrude too high above the ground. […]
Ensuring Road Spike Reliability in Extreme Weather: Best Practices for Installation
When it comes to installing road spikes in areas prone to extreme weather, ensuring their functionality and safety is crucial. At Coyote Traffic, our spikes are trusted by state and federal government bases worldwide, providing reliable performance in diverse and challenging climates. Here’s how you can effectively use and install road spikes to withstand extreme […]
Are Traffic Spikes Legal?
Today, we’re diving into a big question that might have crossed your mind, especially if you’ve ever driven through a gated community or parked at an airport: Are traffic spikes legal? Let’s explore the ins and outs of this topic and see what the law says. What Exactly Are Traffic Spikes? First, let’s clarify what […]
Leading the Industry with High-Speed, Durable Traffic Spikes
Coyote Traffic is at the forefront of traffic control innovation, offering advanced traffic spikes that set new industry standards. Unlike competitors’ spikes that are typically rated for speeds up to 5 MPH, our spikes can handle vehicles traveling at speeds up to 10 MPH. This increased speed tolerance not only enhances safety but also reduces […]
Combating Wrong-Way Driving
Wrong-way driving on highways is a severe problem in the United States, contributing to hundreds of fatalities each year. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), wrong-way driving incidents result in approximately 400 deaths annually, making up a significant portion of all highway fatalities. This blog explores how traffic spikes can prevent wrong-way driving and […]
Elevate Security Nationwide: Expert Installation of Flush and Surface-Mounted Traffic Spikes
With decades of experience in the industry, Coyote Traffic is your trusted partner in enhancing security through the seamless installation of flush and surface-mounted traffic spikes, as well as motorized spikes. Our meticulous approach ensures optimal protection without disrupting daily activities. At Coyote Traffic, we prioritize precision in every installation. Through comprehensive site assessments, we […]
Police Spikes
We have all seen the videos of high-speed car chases on our computers or televisions, and some of us even get a slight thrill out of watching one take place. Police enforcement, however, do not find it amusing in the least, as car chases can be dangerous and even deadly to police personnel and civilians. […]
How Spikes Came to Be
Originally derived from an ancient tool known as the caltrop, traffic spikes have evolved from battlefield implements to indispensable security devices. Caltrops, small yet formidable weapons made of sharp spikes, were strategically hidden to impede the progress of war troops and cavalry during ancient times, dating back to 331 BC by the Romans and similarly […]
Police Use of Traffic Control Spikes
We have all seen the videos of high-speed car chases on our computers or televisions, and some of us even get a slight thrill out of watching one take place. Police enforcement, however, do not find it amusing in the least, as car chases can be dangerous and even deadly to police personnel and civilians. […]
History of Traffic Spikes
Like many of the things we use on a daily basis, traffic spikes are simply a derivative of a previous tool used for similar yet different purposes. The tool that influenced the development of traffic spikes was originally called a caltrop. A caltrop is simply a small weapon consisting of multiple sharp spikes or nails. […]