Often, vibradores are much harder on vehicle and driver than are topes. They are always concrete, and more expensive than topes to build and maintain. These are, not surprisingly, made of rope, often old ship's hawser, or fiber strands, soaked in tar. Just as effective as single-strand topes, they have the added advantage of being mobile. That's why the Army likes them.
R pes are every bit as jarring to drive over as are topes .
Banditos also use the tope system, although their usual choice of material is a tree dragged across the road. Whether tope, r pe, or vibrador, Mexican speed bumps, while annoying to the motorist, are a brilliant way to save lives and promote commerce in places where drivers would otherwise pass through at top speed. If you live in an area where children like to play near the street, or are crossing the street to go to playgrounds or schools, you can't beat a good tope for getting people to slow down.