Height Restrictor Barriers

To prevent access to a site by caravans, lorries, and other larger vehicles, a car park height restrictor barrier is essential. There are many reasons why you may not want larger vehicles on site; for example, you may not want people camping overnight, or you may have a low structure on site that tall vehicles could hit if they enter the site. With bolt-down options available, these height restrictors are easy to install and can feature opening bars, allowing larger vehicles to go through as and when required.

About Height Restrictor Barriers

Permanent height restriction barriers are ideal for controlling access to areas where oversized vehicles could cause damage to infrastructure or be at risk of receiving significant damage. Common throughout the UK, these barriers come in various forms, such as height restrictor barrier bars, which hang from the ceiling and are most often seen in multi-storey car parks, and floor-mounted, fixed overhead height restriction barriers. The latter are particularly effective in public car parks, preventing unauthorised entry of caravans, lorries, and vans.

Once installed, these barriers are designed to remain rigid for years. Once installed, they provide a fixed and reliable solution for height control. They often boast personalisation options like telescopic poles for changeable height, swivel or swing tops for areas that see diverse traffic throughout the year, and a range of colour options for different locations and domains.

Used up and down the country in car parks, height restriction barriers are ideal for use in areas that have serious implications if a vehicle of the wrong height tries to get through—such as multi-storey car parks and bridges. Not only does this maintain public safety, but it also protects infrastructure from costly damage. Parking height restriction barriers are a very cost-effective solution, especially when compared to the price of unlodging a lorry from under a bridge!

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Fixed Height

These barriers are fixed in height and will remain rigid once installed. They’re usually made from a strong, durable material such as galvanised steel or galvanised and powder-coated steel.

Suspended

Suspended from the ceiling, usually on chains, suspended barriers can move freely out of the way of an oversized vehicle. They’re usually built from plastic or aluminium, making a rattling sound when in contact with a vehicle's roof in order to alert the driver.

Swivel and Gate Barriers

These versatile and popular height restriction barriers for car parks are designed to swivel on their axis to allow taller vehicles to pass when necessary. They are especially useful in areas with multiple use cases.

Key Considerations When Buying Height Restriction Barriers

Before choosing the best height restrictor barrier for you, consider the following factors to ensure they meet your functional needs:

Width

Unsure of the barrier's required width? Consider a universal barrier, which can be adjusted to fit the passageway's width.

Height

Do you need a fixed height barrier or one that can change height when needed? Telescopic barriers can have their height changed if the height limits are altered. Consider all the types of vehicles (like lorries) you want to allow or stop using the barrier.

Fixing Method

Permanent height restriction barriers can be bolted down to a cast-in cage for the longest lasting results.

Colour

Do you need a height barrier of a specific colour? Colours vary per use case and should be considered when making your decision. Consider choosing a contrasting colour to the barrier’s surroundings for improved visibility. Red and white and yellow and black are popular choices depending on the environment.

Signage

Do you need signage and lettering on your height restrictor barrier? Consider an option with built-in personalisable signage or an option that can have signage attached to it. Height restriction barriers often come with height and weight limit signage, usually for safety reasons.

Visibility

Do you need reflectors or illumination on your barrier? Many suspended barriers, which are commonly used in car parks and drive-throughs, have built-in reflectors for greater visibility throughout the night.

Metal and Plastic Warning Barriers

Does your space often see cars carrying bikes? Consider the best kind of barrier for the additional height that roof-mounted bike racks add to the vehicle's height. A “soft warning barrier” is suspended and will flex or move when hit by a car, whereas “hard warning barriers” remain fixed in position and can damage vehicles that are too large to pass underneath.

Locked Positioning Barriers

Swing barriers sometimes have the option to be “locked” in either an open or closed position. This can be extremely useful when allowing specific vehicle types through.

Temporary Height Restrictor Barriers For Ad-hoc Circumstances

Do you need a temporary barrier? Consider a personalisable height restrictor barrier such as the Gs6 goalpost kit. An early warning system that should be placed before the hazard to indicate to drivers whether their vehicles will be able to pass the lower area.

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