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Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
This chapter lists Hostile Vehicle Mitigation vehicle security barriers (VSB) that have been tested to publicly available vehicle impact test standards. Due care should be taken when selecting and specifying VSBs. Please also read further HVM guidance.
Vehicle Mass (kg) The mass of the test vehicle includes, vehicle lubricants, limited fuel and possibly ballast.
Impact Speed (Km/h) The speed of the free moving vehicle impacting the barrier
Impact Speed (Km/h) The speed of the free moving vehicle impacting the barrier
Impact Angle (°) The horizontal angle at which the test vehicle impacts the barrier
Penetration Distance (m) Vehicle penetration distance is measured after the vehicle impact test from defined datum points
Impact Angle (°) The horizontal angle at which the test vehicle impacts the barrier
Penetration Distance (m) Vehicle penetration distance is measured after the vehicle impact test from defined datum points
Standard Vehicle impact test standard the product was tested to
VADS Rated Whether the barrier has an NPSA VADS rating.
Foundation Foundation depth range required
Operation Whether the barrier moves (to provide vehicle access) or is static
Deployment Installed for a short or long period of time
Categories / Style of VSB Type of barrier
Manufacturer The supplier of the product
- Betafence (1)
- Counter Terrorism Police – National Counter Terrorism Security Office (1)
- Hardstaff Barriers (a Division of Hill and Smith Ltd) (1)
- Hardstaff Barriers, a trading division of Hill & Smith Infrastructure Ltd (1)
- Highway Care Ltd (1)
- Hill & Smith (2)
- Multiple manufacturers (see specification) (4)
Portals | Pedestrian
Manufacturer: Multiple manufacturers (see specification)
Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010
Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:1.7/0.0
Portals | Pedestrian
Manufacturer: Multiple manufacturers (see specification)
Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010
Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:2/0.0
VADS rated: No
Portals | Pedestrian
Manufacturer: Counter Terrorism Police – National Counter Terrorism Security Office
Standard tested to: ISO 22343-1:2023
Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/64/90:11.6/28.0
VADS rated: No
Portals | Pedestrian
Manufacturer: Hardstaff Barriers, a trading division of Hill & Smith Infrastructure Ltd
Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010
Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:2/0.0
VADS rated: No
Portals | Pedestrian
Manufacturer: Hardstaff Barriers (a Division of Hill and Smith Ltd)
Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010
Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:1/0.0
VADS rated: No
Portals | Pedestrian
Manufacturer: Hill & Smith
Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010
Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/90:0.9/0.0
VADS rated: Yes
Portals | Pedestrian
Manufacturer: Hill & Smith
Standard tested to: PAS 68:2007
Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/90:0.2/0.0
VADS rated: Yes
Portals | Pedestrian
Manufacturer: Betafence
Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010
Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:5.3/0.0
VADS rated: No
Portals | Pedestrian
Manufacturer: Highway Care Ltd
Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010
Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:1.4/0.0
Portals | Pedestrian
Manufacturer: Multiple manufacturers (see specification)
Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013
Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/48/90:0
Portals | Pedestrian
Manufacturer: Multiple manufacturers (see specification)
Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013
Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/48/90:0