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In-ground motorized spike system set flush in an exit lane with its weatherproof actuator housing
Motorized spike system beside a gate arm with the red signal lit and yellow teeth raised
Motorized surface-mounted spike system with yellow teeth and end housing across a fenced yard lane at golden hour
Two motorized spike modules in a parking-garage exit lane under a striped gate arm
Motorized surface-mounted spike unit with yellow teeth and end housing
Motorized spike system with the green signal lit and teeth lowered flat
Motorized spikes across exit lanes at a guarded toll plaza with gate arms
Overhead view of joined motorized spike modules with yellow teeth
Two-way control

MotorizedTraffic Spikes

One-way by default. Two-way on command.

Teeth stay up to keep the exit an exit. Press a button, swipe a fob or let the gate arm decide, and they drop flat so deliveries, guests and fire trucks roll right in.

Raises & lowers on command
2-WayRaises & lowers on command
Per lane, in joined sections
7–30FtPer lane, in joined sections
3-wire gate tie-in
12V3-wire gate tie-in

Build your system

Takes about 45 seconds

01Where should it sit?

In the pavement

02How many exit lanes?

1 lane

03How wide is each lane?

12 ft per lane
7 ftNot sure? We'll measure from a photo.30 ft

04How will you raise and lower it?

Keypad

05Traffic signals

Red/green LED

Your system

12 ft · 3 modules

1 exit lane · in the pavement · Keypad · LED signals
Prewired controller included

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Guarding the exits of people who can’t afford a wrong-way driver.

Logistics yards, military gates, theme parks, airports and apartment communities.

  • FedEx logo
  • Union Pacific Railroad logo
  • U.S. Army logo
  • U.S. Air Force logo
  • Disney logo
  • Trader Joe's logo
  • Orlando International Airport logo
  • Greystar logo
  • The Boring Company logo
  • 2005

    Family-owned

    Still answering our own phones.

  • 12V

    3-wire gate tie-in

    Works with most gate arms and sliding gates.

  • Up to

    200Ft

    Wired control reach

    Run the controller to the guard booth.

  • 8Ways

    To raise & lower

    Keypad, fob, phone, gate and more.

Spike teeth raised with the red signal lit
Teeth up · signal redWrong-way tires meet steel.

How it works/ 01

Up when you're closed. Down when you're not.

Motorized spikes behave like fixed one-way spikes until you tell them otherwise. A motor lowers every tooth flat on command and raises them again when the lane closes.

  1. 01

    Armed

    Teeth stand up and work like fixed one-way spikes. Right-way traffic rolls over, wrong-way traffic stops.

  2. 02

    On command

    Keypad, fob, guard button or the gate arm tells the motor to drop every tooth flat. A mechanical switch confirms they're down before the light turns green.

  3. 03

    Re-arm

    When the lane closes, the teeth rise and the light goes red. The exit is an exit again.

Reviews/ 03

Excellent

4.9 out of 5 from 137 verified reviews

Reviews from verified Coyote customers, with photos from the job site.
  • Motorized traffic spikes installed across a parking garage exit lane Garage exit
    ✓ Verified

    “Installed and operational ahead of schedule.”

    John truly exceeded our expectations, ensuring our systems were operational well before the school year kicked off. Using Coyote has been a game-changer for our campus security.

    SDSpencer DunnCampus Operations
  • Motorized spike system installed at a commercial plaza entrance Multi-site rollout
    ✓ Verified

    “Zero issues across every location.”

    Coyote's team outfitted all our rental car locations with top-tier traffic control solutions and have had absolutely zero issues or concerns. Five Stars across the board!

    HGHannah GarciaFleet & Facilities
  • Motorized spikes beside a guard booth at a controlled entry lane Guard-booth lane
    ✓ Verified

    “Hands-on collaboration from spec to install.”

    With Coyote's help, we navigated our security hurdles effortlessly. Their hands-on collaboration ensured our needs were met with precision and care.

    RARebecca AndersonProperty Management
Motorized spike system with its controller housing set up across a yard lane

Controls/ 04

Your gate. Your rules.

Raise and lower the teeth the way your site already works. A simple 12V, 3-wire connection ties into most existing gate arms and sliding gates.

  • Key fob remoteWireless, from the driver's seat.
  • KeypadProgrammable access codes.
  • Guard-station buttonOne press from the booth.
  • Gate-arm tie-inDrops when the gate opens.
  • Wired controller20 to 200 ft of cable.
  • Plug-in pendantFor daily staff operation.
  • Phone call or textCellular activation.
  • Manual leverFor sites without power.
Plan my controls →

Specifications/ 05

The fine print, in bold.

Everything your engineer, electrician and security team will ask for.

Motorized surface-mounted spike unit with yellow teeth and end housing
Shown: surface-mounted unit
Configurations
Surface-mounted or in-ground (flush)
Run length
7 to 30 ft per lane, in joined sections
Teeth
Sharpened steel blades, safety yellow
Power
120 VAC input · 12V or 24V actuator
Battery backup
Available with 12V actuator
Position sensing
Mechanical switch confirms teeth up or down
Gate integration
12V, 3-wire interface
Traffic signals
4 in or 8 in red/green LED (optional)
Controller
Prewired NEMA enclosure · 6 ft pendant cable, extendable
Warranty
2 years

Installation/ 06

Surveyed Monday.
Guarding by Friday.

We plan the lane, the power run and the gate tie-in with you. Your electrician wires it, or our crew handles it end to end.

  1. Day 1

    Survey & power

    Mark the lane, the controller spot and the power run.

  2. Day 2–3

    Set the units

    Surface units bolt down. In-ground units drop into a fresh pad.

  3. Final day

    Wire & commission

    Controller, signals and gate tie-in tested in every mode.

Motorized spike lanes at a guarded parking-lot entry

Compare/ 07

Do you really need motorized?

If the lane is always one-way, probably not. Here's when it pays for itself.

MotorizedYou're hereSurface-mountedView →In-groundView →
Two-way trafficYes, on commandNoNo
PowerYesNoneNone
InstallOn or in the pavement, plus powerBolts on topSet flush in a concrete pad
Time to install2–5 daysAbout a day2–3 days
Best forLanes that switch directionFast, affordable exitsA permanent flush look

FAQ/ 08

Questions we hear every week.

Didn't see yours? Ask someone who installs these for a living.

855-526-9683

Add battery backup to keep the system running through an outage. On sites without power, a manual lever raises and lowers the teeth.

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