Speed Bumps
6 Best Portable & Temporary Speed Bumps (2026)
Cojo
May 7, 2026
7 min read
The best portable speed bump for short-term use is a self-weighted rubber unit that deploys in under 5 minutes without anchors, weighs 50 to 75 pounds per section so two crew members can move it, and folds or rolls for storage in a service vehicle. That spec covers construction zones, school pickup lines, and temporary event traffic management. Above that spec, you're paying for permanent-grade hardware that defeats the portability advantage. Below it, the unit slides under heavy traffic.
Below: the six portable speed-bump categories we spec for project crews, event managers, and property owners with seasonal needs.
We weighted six product categories on five criteria specific to portable use:
Portable bumps trade lifespan and load rating for deployability. The best products in this category are not the same as the best permanent-install rubber bumps.
A heavy rubber section designed to stay in place by weight alone, with optional traffic cones or sandbags at the ends to deter shifting. The default product for short-term construction-zone and event use.
Spec callouts:
Best for: Construction zones, event parking, school pickup lines, short-term traffic studies.
The longer version of #1, sized to span a full lane in one piece. Heavier per section but eliminates the need for end caps.
Spec callouts:
Best for: Construction zone work-area boundaries, event venues with full-lane deployments, sites where a single section is preferred over connected pieces.
Sections that fold or hinge for storage and unfold into operational position on site. Designed for daily setup and breakdown.
Spec callouts:
Best for: Daily school pickup operations, daily event-venue setup, properties that deploy and remove a bump on a regular schedule.
A polymer bladder that inflates with a 12V air pump or hand pump. Weight comes from the contained air pressure plus residual mass.
Spec callouts:
Best for: Travel teams, mobile traffic-control crews, sites with very limited storage space. Not for heavy traffic or for prolonged outdoor exposure (UV degrades the bladder material faster than solid rubber).
A permanent-style anchor pattern but with quick-release threaded inserts that allow repeated install and removal. The threaded inserts are epoxied on first install; the bolts can be unbolted in 30 to 60 minutes per section. Crosses into the removable speed bump category, but the same hardware also fits portable use cases where the same site is used repeatedly.
Spec callouts:
Best for: Seasonal install at the same site (Bend or La Grande snow-belt installs that remove for plow season), repeat-event venues with a fixed footprint.
A bolt-down style unit with driven spike anchors instead of lag bolts. Faster install than lag-bolt units but with significantly lower load capacity and shorter holding strength.
Spec callouts:
Best for: Very short-term construction-zone use (under 4 weeks), low-traffic temporary sites. Not appropriate for repeat use because the spike anchors loosen with each cycle.
| Use Case | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Construction zone (under 6 months) | #1 (self-weight 4 ft) | Quick setup, no anchors |
| Event parking (single day) | #1 or #2 (self-weight) | Setup in minutes, breakdown same |
| School pickup line (daily) | #3 (folding) | Daily setup, compact storage |
| Mobile traffic-control crew | #4 (inflatable) | Smallest storage footprint |
| Seasonal install (snow belt) | #5 (quick-release) | Repeat install at same site |
| Very short-term (under 4 weeks) | #6 (spike-anchor) | Faster than lag-bolt install |
| Sustained event (over 6 months) | Switch to permanent install | Portable units wear under sustained traffic |
The following categories are common in retail catalogs but rarely fit Oregon portable use:
Industry Baseline Range — by category
| Category | Per-Section Range |
|---|---|
| Self-weight 4 ft (#1) | $150 to $300 per section |
| Self-weight 6 ft (#2) | $220 to $380 per section |
| Folding modular (#3) | $250 to $400 per section |
| Inflatable air-bladder (#4) | $200 to $350 per section |
| Quick-release bolt-down (#5) | $230 to $380 installed |
| Spike-anchor temporary (#6) | $130 to $230 per section |
Self-weighted rubber portable bumps have run 10 to 20 percent above 2024 baselines because of recycled-rubber commodity pricing. Folding and inflatable products have run flatter, but their warranties tend to be shorter (1 year vs 3 to 5 for solid rubber).
On a Portland event-venue install in October 2025, we deployed eight #1 picks (self-weighted 4-foot sections) for a three-day weekend event hosting 1,200 attendees. Setup ran 35 minutes for two crew members; breakdown ran 25 minutes. The rental fee ran $1,200 for the weekend including delivery, setup, breakdown, and pickup. For longer-term installs Cojo recommends transitioning to a permanent product per the speed bump installation in Portland page.
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