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Security Bollards: FAQs

What are crash rated security bollards?
Crash rated security bollards are tested and certified to withstand a vehicle impact at a specified speed and weight, rather than simply providing a visual or physical deterrent. Standards like PAS 68 and IWA 14 define these ratings, confirming that a bollard has been proven to stop a vehicle of a given size travelling at a given speed. They're specified for sites with a defined hostile vehicle threat, such as civic buildings, transport hubs, and crowded public spaces, where standard, non-rated bollards wouldn't provide sufficient protection.
What are security bollards used for?
Security bollards control where vehicles can travel, protecting pedestrian areas, public squares, and buildings from unauthorised or unwanted vehicle access. They're also used to mark boundaries between pedestrian and traffic zones, restrict access at certain times of day, or create permanent no-go areas for vehicles.
Are security bollards removable or permanent?
Both options are available. Permanent, root-fixed security bollards suit locations where vehicle access should never change. Removable bollards give sites the flexibility to open a route occasionally, for deliveries, events, or emergency access, and lock it down again afterwards.
What materials are security bollards made from?
Common options include stainless steel, powder-coated steel, and concrete. Stainless steel suits contemporary districts, powder-coated steel offers colour flexibility to match branding or surroundings, and concrete works well in heritage or traditional settings.
Do security bollards look out of place in public spaces?
Not when they're well designed. Security bollards are intended to be visible enough to clearly signal their purpose, while integrating into the wider streetscape alongside benches, planters, and lighting, rather than dominating the space or making it feel unwelcoming.