Month: November 2007

Across the UK, there are many towns and cities which have implemented restriction or pedestrian zones. These zones are designed to prevent vehicle access to all except authorised and emergency traffic.

The rising or automatic bollard has been the most popular option in providing restricted access to certain areas. Operated by external operators or passes installed in authorised vehicles, the automatic bollards can be raised and lowered typically within 2-3 seconds.

With the upcoming release of a new fast and furious movie, it seems that the culture of "boy racers" has never seen so much attention.

However, more often than not, these youngsters cause a nuisance to local businesses and residents who live near the carparks that are used as race tracks and showrooms.

Loud stereos, revving engines and spinning tyres are just some of the anti-social activities that occur at these gatherings, not to mention the high speed, often reckless driving of inexperienced drivers in overpowered cars.