Melbourne, July 27, 2018: Roadside safety is paramount for which various safety equipment is used to protect pedestrians and drivers in case of accidents. After all, it is uncertain when a bus may experience a braking malfunction in a double carriageway road, and at a sharp bend, its driver may not be able to steer the bus properly and drive straight to the other lane, which cause risks the lives of other drivers and pedestrians. Here, a properly fabricated road divider can prevent the bus crossing over and collide with the oncoming traffic. When it comes to road safety, roadside bollards play a crucial role. These bollards are also used in the form of barriers to protect a vehicle from rolling down, especially in case of a slippery road surface due to rainfall or snow.

Nowadays, fixed roadside bollards are strategically placed as permanent road barriers in high-risk and heavy-traffic areas to minimize the risks of accidents. You can also place them on your business premises to protect your employees and customers from ram-raisers and criminals.
There are several other reasons why wholesale bollards suppliers are in high demand of supplying bollards in bulk throughout Australia. Mentioned below are some of the key reasons for the use of bollards:

Middle Divider:
Bollards are very useful for protecting an out-of-control vehicle from breaking the middle lane and confront the opposite side traffic.

Steep decline:
Fixed bollards are often used to prevent the vehicles from falling over the cliffs. According to traffic rules, installation of roadside bollards is essential if the road has a drop of more than 5 meters or the curve is more than 4%. Such installation of bollards avoids the risk of rolling on the cliff especially in case of a mechanical malfunction.

Bus stop and roadside installations:
Pedestrians are often seen crossing or waiting for the transport near bus stops. To ensure the safety of these pedestrians, road bollards are strategically placed between the main road and bus stop to offer protection. Moreover, bollards are more secure than roadside installations, which are vulnerable to ramming. For the same reason, roadside bollards are also necessary for using high-density pedestrian population areas such as shopping centers, commercial and residential areas.