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Looking for planter boxes that slow traffic down?
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Nordguard specializes in planter boxes that effectively reduce speeds in high-traffic areas. Our experienced carpenters build to your municipality’s requirements and deliver solutions that are durable, safe and visually appealing. With us, you get a partner who takes responsibility for the entire process – from order to delivery.

Below you’ll find information on rules, responsibilities, placement and safety, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

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Municipal rules for planter boxes as speed bumps

What the municipality requires

  • As a rule, requires a permit, neighbor consultation and that the boxes are built according to drawings/specifications.
  • Permits usually apply spring through fall and must be renewed annually.
  • Parking is normally not allowed on the stretch where the boxes are placed.
  • Do not place planter boxes on or right next to existing speed bumps/road narrowings.

What you as residents need to do

  • Application: Fill in the municipality’s form/online service and collect your neighbors’ signatures.
  • Drawings: Follow the dimensions, construction, ballast and reflector placement as instructed.
  • Season: Put the boxes out during the permitted period and bring them in before winter/snow removal.
  • Maintenance: Take care of planting, watering and cleanup. Make sure plants don’t block visibility or hide children.
  • Reflectors: Check that reflectors are always mounted and visible.

We help you interpret the municipality’s requirements and build the boxes exactly to the drawing.

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Our planter boxes – Crafted to your municipality’s guidelines

Effective without drilling

Creates lateral deflection and a visually narrower street – often permitted seasonally without permanent installation.

Attractive & safe

Combines greenery with traffic calming – popular on residential streets and in courtyard areas.

Built to regulations

We follow the municipality’s drawings: dimensions, weight/ballast, reflectors and clear passage for service vehicles.

How the process works

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1. Fill in the form

Enter the number of boxes, your municipality and whether you have a permit/drawing. Add the delivery address and contact details.

2. Quote

We specify the design according to the municipality’s drawing and schedule. You receive a clear quote with price, contents and delivery.

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3. Carpentry and delivery

Our carpenters build to the required dimensions, ballast and reflector specifications. Delivery is coordinated with your permit, so you can put them out right away.

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    Placement & safety – key factors

    Clear lane width & accessibility

    Ensure passage for garbage trucks and emergency vehicles. We size the opening according to the municipality’s minimum requirements.

    • Plan turnaround space and service passages
    • Avoid “tight pockets” that force vehicles to back up
    Visibility & distance

    Do not place boxes near intersections, hilltops or curves with limited visibility. Keep the prescribed distance.

    • Maintain good visibility in both directions
    • Mark with approved reflectors
    Rhythm along the street

    Place the boxes in pairs (chicane) and repeat in groups along longer stretches – an even rhythm is better than spacing them too far apart.

    • Group spacing according to the municipality’s recommendation
    • Plan for removal during snow clearing

    Child safety: plants should not grow so tall that children are hidden behind the box. Do not encourage play in the roadway.

    Questions we often get from housing co-ops and homeowners’ associations

    Yes, as a rule an application and neighbor consultation are required. The permit usually applies spring through fall and must be renewed. We help you interpret the requirements.

    The permit usually applies for one season (spring through fall) and must be renewed every year.

    Most municipalities allow planter boxes during the snow-free season, but they must be removed before winter and snow clearing.

    Yes. We follow the dimensions, construction, weight/ballast and reflector placement. Feel free to include a link/file to the municipality’s drawings in the form.

    We size the opening according to the requirements and recommend a placement that maintains visibility in both directions. Avoid intersections, hilltops and sharp curves.

    The municipality is not responsible for damage. Residents must repair or replace the boxes themselves if they break.

    Municipalities usually recommend hardy, low-growing plants that don’t block visibility. Avoid tall shrubs or trees.

    The municipality’s drawings specify ballast (for example stone or sand) so that the box cannot be moved or tipped over.

    Reflectors are mandatory and must always be in place. We build the boxes with reflectors according to the drawing.

    The residents are responsible for maintaining the plantings. If you can’t, you should appoint a person or group to be responsible for upkeep.

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