Traffic barrier systems are a safety feature that should be added to any car park. A parking lot without a barrier system can result in congestion, and it can cause confusion for people who are endlessly trying to drive around looking for a space when there are none vacant. If you have been in a situation where you have literally been fighting for a space in a car park, only to be beaten by someone who has managed to sneak in the wrong way round and was actually behind you in the queue, you will know just how annoying it can be. As the owner of a car park, an automatic barrier system should be high on your list of priorities for improvements you make to your facility.
The majority of car parks in towns and cities operate a ticket system. In fact, it is very rare to find a free for all parking system anywhere but in remote and rural areas. Traffic barrier systems can put a stop to complications at your parking lot, and when they are combined with a ticket system, it will discourage people to overstay their welcome in your car park. Just like any major car park, you should introduce a system that controls who is entering and exiting your parking lot, and how long they stay for.
A ticket is issued on pressing a button, and the barrier will rise for just enough time for one car to pass through. In the event that someone tries to follow a vehicle in without getting a ticket first, they will come across a problem when they try to leave. In simple terms, unless they are in possession of a valid ticket, and have paid the appropriate amount for their stay, the exit barrier will not rise and they will have to pay a fixed penalty that will be far more than if they had used the system correctly in the first place.
Traffic barrier systems can be manned by a security guard who will be on hand to sort out any problems such as people who lose their ticket, or of course those who thought it would be clever to try and get out of paying. A barrier system that simply controls how many people can enter a car park can run automatically and without the need for someone to man the parking lot. This type of system will display a full sign when there are no more spaces left, meaning that traffic will not get congested as the barrier will stay firmly down until someone exited one of the spaces and leaves the car park.
Traffic barrier systems make sense, whatever the size of your car park, and whether you intend to charge people for parking or not. As the owner of a commercial premise, a barrier system can be introduced to ensure that only people who will visit you and spend money can park for free. This is a system that you often find at large supermarkets, and is an extremely effective way at putting a stop to people simply taking advantage of the fact that you have a well-situated car park. Barrier systems are common sense, and they are not costly to install. Controlling who uses your car park is extremely important, and a simple barrier system from your Bristol barrier experts can put a stop to your parking issues once and for all.
