Bollards are petite ground-mounted outdoor lighting fixtures often used to create what’s known as “cutoff illumination.” This style of lighting is frequently used to line pathways, walkways, and as a border for certain elements in landscape design. In general, standard bollards measure anywhere from 36 to 42-inches after they are installed.

Perhaps you’ve noticed bollards dotting parking lots or busy streets. They are commonly used to separate foot traffic from vehicles—hence how they got the name safety bollards.

Back in the early 1900s, wharf posts were an incredibly common sight at many US seaports. We used the iconic charm of these historic features to inspire our PolySteel® Bollards.

Quality safety bollards should be fixed in place so they offer a permanent form of protection and will not simply fall over the moment a car hits them. It’s important to mention that under some circumstances, a collapsible bollard is preferred.