Can you drive over tire spikes?

When a driver drives over traffic control spikes from the wrong direction, the spikes pierce the tires, causing them to deflate and need to be replaced. When a car drives over the spikes from the correct direction, the spikes retract into the ground and do not cause any damage.

Can not back up tire damage?

Don’t back up! It won’t be pretty. Post a few tire damage and road spike signs to warn your drivers. If you protect your area with anti-theft measures, post a warning, before everyone ruins their tires.

What are road spikes used for?

A spike strip (spike belt, traffic spikes, tire shredders, stingers, stop sticks, Stinger or formally known as a tire deflation device) is a device or incident weapon used to impede or stop the movement of wheeled vehicles by puncturing their tires.

How heavy is a spike strip?

The Stinger system from Federal Signal can be thrown across the road or pulled across by the attached 40-foot rope; the former technique requires training and practice. The Stinger is compact, roughly the size of a briefcase, and weighs nine pounds.

How do car Spikes work?

A: Spike strips and stop sticks, two commonly used types of road spikes, work by inserting hollow metal tubes into a vehicle’s tires to deflate them and make the vehicle undriveable. The spikes are encased in the stick until a vehicle rolls over it and the spikes puncture the tires.

How do rental companies prove damage to cars?

How rental companies prove damage When a driver signs the rental agreement at pick-up, they’re agreeing to pay repair costs for any damage done during the rental. The rental company uses two key documents to show a car’s been damaged. 1) Check-out form – shows the car’s condition when it’s picked up at the start of a rental

How do rental car companies calculate repair costs?

Some rental companies use a ‘damage matrix’, which shows the average repair cost for types of damage on each part of a car in each car category. Other rental companies will get an estimated cost of the repair from an expert, and charge you that. To dispute repair costs:

Is it hard to dispute damage charges in car hire?

Disputing damage charges in car hire can be very challenging. Often, it is your word against the rental company’s. But if you have the paperwork and photos you have a chance to prove you’ve been unfairly charged. How rental companies prove damage

What evidence do I need to dispute a rental car charge?

If you’re convinced the damage you’ve been charged for didn’t happen during your rental, you’ll need evidence to back that up. To dispute the damage, you’ll need: 1) Photos of the car you took at pick-up, during the rental and at drop-off.