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 […]
The first thing you are going to want to consider when purchasing road spikes, is the form factor of the spike itself. As discussed above, the most common form factors are surface-mounted and in-ground control spikes. Deciding between the two is really a matter of personal preference, because each style has a few pros and […]
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. […]
Above is a video demonstrating how tire spikes work in a real-world scenario. In this instance, the surface-mounted tire spikes were mounted outside of a residential household. It is impossible to say what was going through the mind of the driver of the car, but it is clear that as the vehicle rolled over the […]
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. […]
