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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.

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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

Minimum speed
to
Maximum speed

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

Minimum angle
to
Maximum angle

Penetration Distance (m) Vehicle penetration distance is measured after the vehicle impact test from defined datum points

Minimum distance
to
Maximum distance

VADS Rated Whether the barrier has an NPSA VADS rating.

Operation Whether the barrier moves (to provide vehicle access) or is static

Deployment Installed for a short or long period of time

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Quick Moveable Block Pedestrianised System (QPS) Lite

Perimeter Barriers | Vehicle

Manufacturer: Counter Terrorism Police – National Counter Terrorism Security Office

Standard tested to: ISO 22343-1:2023

Performance rating: V/7200[N3C]/48/90:6.9/0.0

VADS rated: Yes

Quickblock modular building blocks - VADS only

Street Furniture | Planters

Manufacturer: Quick Block Ltd

VADS rated: Yes

Safetyflex Crashblock 30/40

Street Furniture | Other

Manufacturer: Safetyflex Barriers

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/48/90:4.1

VADS rated: Yes

Safetyflex Crashblock 30/40

Street Furniture | Seating

Manufacturer: Safetyflex Barriers

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N2A]/64/90:6.7

VADS rated: Yes

Sand Filled Barge Unit

Perimeter Barriers | Modular

Manufacturer: Hill & Smith

Standard tested to: Development test meeting PAS 68:2005

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/64/90:4/0.0

VADS rated: Yes

Securifence Railings

Street Furniture | Railing

Manufacturer: Securiscape Ltd

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/2500[N1G]/48/20:0.2

VADS rated: Yes

Securipod Barrier MKII

Perimeter Barriers | Modular

Manufacturer: Securiscape Ltd

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N3C]/32/90:8.5

VADS rated: Yes

Sentry Blocks - VADS only

Perimeter Barriers | Modular

Manufacturer: Townscape Products Ltd

VADS rated: Yes

Sentry Blocks with pedestrian gaps - VADS only

Perimeter Barriers | Modular

Manufacturer: Townscape Products Ltd

VADS rated: Yes

Single Unladen Refuse Collection Vehicle 5500kg and 17000kg - VADS only

Vehicle as barrier

Manufacturer: Not Applicable

VADS rated: Yes

Stackable concrete blocks - VADS only

Perimeter Barriers | Modular

Manufacturer: Not Applicable

VADS rated: Yes

Surface Guard Barrier - freestanding

Blockers | Retractable

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/7200[N3C]/32/90:4.8

VADS rated: Yes

Surface Guard Barrier - freestanding

Blockers | Retractable

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: IWA 14-1:2013

Performance rating: V/2500[N1G]/48/90:4.5

VADS rated: Yes

Surface Mounted Bollard System

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

Standard tested to: PAS 68:2010

Performance rating: V/7500[N2]/48/90:0/0.0

VADS rated: Yes

Surface Mounted Plated Bollards - VADS only

Bollards | Static

Manufacturer: ATG Access

VADS rated: Yes