Retractable bollards are an effective solution to prevent unauthorized access to car parks or private areas. Here’s what you need to know to choose the most suitable devices.
Retractable parking bollards: what they are and main functions
Every day, in every Italian city, every motorist gets up and knows that they will have to fight with two social evils: traffic and the search for a parking space; stress will increase exponentially if they then also have to deal with undisciplined people who park their cars illegally. their motorbike or car. And this is where retractable parking bollards come to our aid.
Every day, in every Italian city, every motorist gets up and knows that they will have to fight with two social evils: traffic and the search for a parking space; stress will increase exponentially if they then also have to deal with undisciplined people who park their cars illegally. their motorbike or car. And this is where retractable parking bollards come to our aid.
Parking bollards are automated devices which, thanks to a control system, raise and lower to allow passage only to authorized means of transport.
They can be hydraulic columns of variable diameter , depending on space requirements , which are inserted below ground level and can be raised or lowered with a remote control (remote control or SIM). When they are high they become barriers that do not allow access, for example to the car park or to an area to be protected , such as a pedestrian area whose driveway is open to residents only.
The solutions on the market are different and manual or automatic parking bollards can be installed , but we always remember that these are machines therefore all solutions must be created and installed by specialized personnel in compliance with current legislation.Manual and automatic retractable bollards
You can choose between different types of retractable bollards :
Choose a manual or automatic bollard
The choice between a manual and automatic bollard is based on its practical application: the first is more suitable if the need to limit passage does not change very frequently, while the second is suitable if instead there are constant variations, for example during the same day, and it becomes very convenient to have a remote-controlled device.
Parking bollards: main public and private uses
Retractable bollards are devices that are installed to protect private or public areas from illegal parking. Here are their main functions:
- Define the boundaries of private and public areas.
- Distinguish spaces for parking cars, motorbikes, bicycles and pedestrian areas.
- Mark reserved parking areas.
- Limit vehicle access during certain time slots.
- Protect access to gardens, parks and areas intended for other uses.
- Facilitate the safety and convenience of parking in condominium and corporate contexts.
They are valid solutions to guarantee the protection of residential and business contexts, preserve green areas and make cities safer.
Retractable bollards, other contexts
Retractable bollards are the ideal solution to guarantee security and access control , even in areas with limited available space , where it is not possible to install a swing or sliding gate . Let’s think for example of the installation of parking deterrents in front of a driveway or a slope for disabled people .
They integrate easily and with good aesthetic impact in various contexts: residential, commercial, public spaces, gardens and pedestrian areas; they always allow safe and orderly transit for those with the right of access, and prevent unauthorized stops .
Retractable parking bollards are the right choice to protect accesses and car parks even when space is limited.
Normativa per installazione dissuasori di traffico a scomparsa
Parking bollards must have very precise technical characteristics, but also be safe in terms of road traffic.
Their installation must comply not only with the requirements of the machinery directive , but also with those of the art. 42 of the New Highway Code and must be authorized by the Ministry of Public Works – General Inspectorate for Traffic and Road Safety. You also need permission from the road owner. (Decree of the President of the Republic 16/12/1992, n. 495, art. 180).
The bollards can be made of any material, they must always be correctly visible and must not in any way create danger to pedestrians and, in particular, to children, as specified in the law.
Visibility: LED lighting and reflective strips
VDS Automation’s parking bollards, such as the MOLE device , a column-mounted hydraulic traffic bollard , are equipped with an active LED light both when the column is lowered and raised, and with a retro-reflective film which allows total visibility.
Acoustic signals
All our retractable bollards use acoustic systems to signal their operation both to the authorized vehicle and also to pedestrians. Each device is designed to guarantee access safety and correct road traffic.
Choose VDS Automation retractable bollards: effective and safe solutions to protect accesses and car parks
Now that you are well acquainted with the functionality and main characteristics of retractable traffic bollards to protect car parks , private and public areas , all you have to do is rely on a trusted partner like VDS Automation who can provide you with the solutions best suited to your needs.
Our retractable bollards are made exclusively in Italy, with high quality materials, to guarantee you a safe and long-lasting product, which is able to withstand any type of bad weather and temperature changes.
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