Can Flexible Plastic Bollards Prevent Accidents?

Flexible bollards, can reinforce the rules of the road and highlight driving the current driving conditions. We live in a world with a myriad of distractions that can take our focus off what we should be concentrating on. This includes driving, small errors can creep into our driving technique, playlists need altering and our smartphone is pushing notifications. All of these factors and more, adversely affect our driving awareness and this can be a deciding factor in many vehicular collisions. Let’s take a look at how flexible plastic bollards can help to keep a drivers attention on their driving.

Flexible Bollards are an Ideal Solution

The flexible traffic bollard is an ideal solution for the problem of driver inattention. They are easily deployed to direct the flow of traffic and to delineate access routes or loading areas. A flexible bollard can withstand multiple vehicular impacts without becoming damaged or damaging the vehicle. In most cases, the sound of the impact will be enough to snap an extremely inattentive driver back to what they should be concentrating on, their driving. A plastic bollard should last at least fifty impacts, the colour won’t fade and can bend up to 90°.

The Importance of Visual Indicators

The best accident reduction method is preventing the collision from even occurring. A clear visual indicator is the best way to direct appropriate driving behaviour and improve safety. Often, signage doesn’t offer enough of a deterrent to bad driving techniques. A single warning sign can be easily missed, but a visual and consistent physical cue can be hard to ignore. Flexible bollards arranged in series to mark out the edge or the road or to indicate a narrowing lane are far more effective. When used in conjunction with other traffic management strategies they can be an excellent way to improve and direct traffic.

Traffic Bollard Options

Essentially, there are two different kinds of bollards, they are impact and non-impact resistant. An impact resistant bollard is both a visual cue and then a physical barrier that can crack or bend when hit. A non-impact or flexible bollard will actually fold flat when hit, they prevent accidents by alerting the driver, rather than offering a physical barrier. The vehicle will suffer no damage from an impact with a flexible bollard, but there is a loud sound on impact that will he heard and felt by the driver. This warning will help the driver to refocus on their driving and alter their trajectory back into a safer part of the road.

If they are looking for flexible plastic bollards, Perth site managers and project leaders should contact us here at Image Bollards. We install and supply a wide selection of security and safety equipment, including plastic bollards. All of our products are manufactured to high standards and are fully compliant with all Australian regulations. Our team, is standing by to discuss your needs in greater detail and they will be happy to answer any other questions that you may have.

Supply and install high quality security bollards around Australia, we supply wide range of bollards including steel bollards, removable, along with rubber wheel stops.