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| − | A '''spike strip''' is a device used to impede or stop the movement of [[automobile]]s by flattening their [[tire]]s. Generally the strip is composed of collection of 1.5" to 3" long metal barbs pointing upward. The barbs are designed to puncture and flatten rubber automobile tires when an automobile is driven over them. | + | A '''spike strip''' is a device used to impede or stop the movement of [[automobile]]s by flattening their [[tire]]s. Generally, the strip is composed of collection of 1.5" to 3" long metal barbs pointing upward. The barbs are designed to puncture and flatten rubber automobile tires when an automobile is driven over them. |
Spike strips are also used to control ingress and egress to certain areas where automobiles travel. A one-way spike strip will allow an automobile to travel over them in one direction; the spikes are hinged so that they collapse harmlessly when driven over in one direction, but remain upright when driven in another. | Spike strips are also used to control ingress and egress to certain areas where automobiles travel. A one-way spike strip will allow an automobile to travel over them in one direction; the spikes are hinged so that they collapse harmlessly when driven over in one direction, but remain upright when driven in another. | ||
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Revision as of 14:44, 5 September 2003
A spike strip is a device used to impede or stop the movement of automobiles by flattening their tires. Generally, the strip is composed of collection of 1.5" to 3" long metal barbs pointing upward. The barbs are designed to puncture and flatten rubber automobile tires when an automobile is driven over them.
Spike strips are also used to control ingress and egress to certain areas where automobiles travel. A one-way spike strip will allow an automobile to travel over them in one direction; the spikes are hinged so that they collapse harmlessly when driven over in one direction, but remain upright when driven in another.
