What Can Telescopic Bollards Be Used For?
From providing security to limiting access, telescopic bollards are an essential bit of kit with a long list of benefits. Here at Rhino Security, we specialise in offering the best bollards on the market, developed to deter and prevent theft, withstand direct hits, and offer peace of mind to vehicle owners, pedestrians, event-goers, and businesses.
In this post, we’ll talk about some of the main uses of telescopic bollards, and why investing in them yields only positive results.
What are the uses of bollards?
Telescopic bollards are incredibly versatile and have a multitude of uses and applications, including but not limited to the following:
Driveway security
Telescopic bollards are an ideal defence against vehicle theft when installed at the end of your driveway. With the ability to lower the bollards into the ground, you’ll be able to drive in and out with ease. When fixed in place, you’ll deter car thieves from attempting to drive away in your vehicle, as the bollards would cause too much damage to the car’s body.
Not only do driveway bollards prevent theft, but they also stop anyone from parking in your driveway while you’re out. This may sound unusual, but it’s a more common occurrence than you might think. Did you know that a stranger parking in your driveway is not a crime, and the police cannot help you? It’s classed as a civil issue that the police won’t get involved in. To avoid this nightmare at the end of a long day, invest in driveway security posts to keep your property private from chance-takers.
Car dealership and showroom security
Similar to the reasoning behind driveway bollards, using telescopic bollards to surround the perimeter of a car dealership or showroom typically stops thieves from trying to drive off with the stock. The amount of damage the vehicle will suffer when repeatedly driven into a bollard is severe, and most criminals won’t risk it.
There are, of course, the rare few who will still try. Take a look at our blog post complete with CCTV footage of our bollards causing thieves to give up on their car theft. This video alone is evidence of why security posts are a fantastic first line of defence for dealerships and showrooms.
Event space security
Protecting event-goers is incredibly important. Sturdy and solid bollards in place around the perimeter of venues are paramount in stopping unauthorised vehicles from entering the space. They can be lowered to allow the necessary transport in and out but lifted when it’s time to keep any unwanted vehicles from getting in. People attending concerts and shows can easily manoeuvre around the bollards without issue.
Limited and restricted access roads and spaces
Telescopic posts are a great solution to roads or spaces with access rules. For example, some side roads in cities are often closed off during the day for the safety of pedestrians but open at night for vehicles. Bollards that can be lowered and lifted help greatly in this situation, as they can block cars or allow access whenever necessary.
Some spaces, typically public, also have differing access restrictions, such as shopping squares, parks, and courtyards. When vans need to get in to deliver food to cafes or stock to shops, the bollards can be lowered and hidden to allow access, then lifted back into place for pedestrian safety once the vehicle has gone.
Company car park access
Ensuring the public doesn’t use your company car park or parking spaces reserved for your employees, telescopic bollards keep your private parking private. Whether installed at the end of each parking spot or standing sentinel at the entrance to the car park, car park bollards with unique keys will stop people who don’t work with you from snagging your spaces.
Parking spot monetisation
This isn’t an issue of security or access, but instead, an increasingly popular way of making a little extra income. Homeowners and businesses across the country, particularly those in or close to cities, have started ‘renting out’ their unused parking spaces at a more affordable rate than car parks. A telescopic bollard aids in this, as you can arrange a schedule with your space renter and lower the bollard for them, but keep it blocking your space when not in use to prevent anyone else from parking there.
Security and access with telescopic bollards
Whether you’re looking to keep vehicles in or out, our telescopic security bollards are the solution. Driveways, event spaces, parking and roadways can all benefit from high-quality, bollards, from providing an element of security to limiting or timing access.
Here at Rhino Security, we are dedicated to providing you with the best service possible. All of our telescopic bollards are made here in the UK from resilient materials and are Secured By Design-accredited (an official police security initiative) for your peace of mind. Our expert team know exactly which bollards you’ll need for your situation, and can also arrange for prompt and professional installation and servicing.
To learn more about our security posts and what they can do for you, send us a message via our website live chat, email us at sales@rhinosecurity.co.uk, or call us on 01603 484999 to chat with our team.