Mathias Redlberger, chief executive of REBLOC Group, a global provider of precast concrete elements for vehicle restraint systems, explains the new Technical Specification CEN/TS 1317-7 for terminals.
Half of UK drivers in a recent survey admitted to breaking traffic laws and half of these drivers said they did it with intention.
Of the drivers who willingly broke the law, half acknowledged they did it because they believed there was little chance of getting caught, or they simply did not agree the law and saw no reason to obey.
Road safety charity Brake and vehicle insurance company Direct Line said the survey reveals a worrying attitude by many road users toward safety on highways.
Brake said that U
Heald says its Matador4 bollard was fully functional with zero penetration and dispersion after being struck by a 7,500kg truck travelling at 48mph during a recent crash test. The model, comprising two central moving bollards and based on the Matador3, gives a clear opening of just over 4metres. Surface mounted and only needing to be bolted into place, the Matador4 is said by Heald to be ideal for a variety of applications including temporary installations.
