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Retail & Storefront Bollards: Solutions to Protect Commercial Properties

Retail businesses and stores of all sizes need reliable protection for their employees, customers, and property. TrafficGuard’s bollards provide durable, visible barriers that protect storefronts, parking areas, and entryways from accidental or intentional vehicle impact. Designed for strength, versatility, and appearance, our bollards enhance both safety and curb appeal for retail stores, offices, and corporate facilities. Whether you need permanent security barriers or removable options for flexible access, TrafficGuard delivers dependable bollard systems that safeguard your business.

 

Why Do Retail Businesses & Storefronts Need Bollards?

Protect Storefronts & Entrances

Bollards serve as strong barriers that prevent vehicles from crashing into storefronts or building entrances, protecting employees, customers, and property from damage or injury.

Prevent Accidental Vehicle Collisions

In parking lots and drive-throughs, bollards help prevent accidental vehicle roll-overs or misjudged turns that could damage structures, utilities, or pedestrian areas.

Enhance Property Security

Bollards act as a visible deterrent against ram-raiding, theft, or vandalism, providing an extra layer of protection for high-value assets and equipment.

Improve Traffic & Pedestrian Flow

Strategically placed bollards define lanes, walkways, and loading zones, keeping vehicle and pedestrian traffic organized and reducing the risk of congestion or confusion.

 

Where to Install Bollards: Best Locations for Bollards on

Commercial & Retail Properties

Storefronts & Entryways

Bollards installed near storefronts, entry doors, and windows protect against vehicle impact while maintaining open, welcoming access for customers and employees.

Parking Lots & Loading Docks

In commercial parking lots and loading areas, bollards guide traffic, prevent unauthorized parking, and protect buildings, equipment, and pedestrian paths.

Office Complexes & Corporate Campuses

Corporate facilities use bollards to secure main entrances, walkways, and sensitive areas, ensuring safety without disrupting accessibility or aesthetics.

Drive-Throughs & Delivery Zones

Bollards in drive-through lanes or delivery areas help prevent vehicle contact with structures, signage, and equipment while keeping traffic moving smoothly.

Perimeter & Access Control Points

Perimeter bollards establish clear property boundaries and limit vehicle access to restricted zones, providing both safety and controlled entry for authorized users.

 

Which Bollard Is Best for Your Storefront or Entrance?

The right bollard depends on the threat level, vehicle speed, and how much clearance you have between the curb and your building. Here's a quick guide for common scenarios.

Bollards protecting a retail storefront entrance

Best Bollards for Protecting Retail Storefronts from Vehicles

For general storefront protection against accidental vehicle impact like parking lot roll-aways and misjudged turns, fixed or removable security bollards rated for low-speed impact are typically sufficient. For higher-risk storefronts like busy retail corridors, locations near intersections, or properties with a history of vehicle strikes, a crash-rated bollard (10–20 MPH, ASTM F3016 tested) offers a meaningful step up in protection without the cost of a full 30 MPH system.

Core-In bollards in front of a glass storefront

Best Bollards for Protecting Storefront Windows from Vehicles

Storefront glass is a specific failure point; it's not just the wall that needs protecting. TrafficGuard's Core-In fixed bollards are engineered for minimally invasive installation close to existing structures, making them well-suited for placement directly in front of glass storefronts where standard deep-footing installation isn't practical. Pair with our Buyer's Guide to calculate correct standoff distance from the glass line.

30 MPH crash-rated bollards at a facility entrance

Best Crash-Rated Bollards for High-Security Facility Entrances

Facilities with elevated security requirements like corporate headquarters and data centers typically need 30 MPH crash-rated bollards tested to ASTM F3016 for a 5,000 lb. vehicle impact. Fixed embedded models offer maximum permanent protection. Removable locking models allow controlled access for authorized vehicles while maintaining the same crash rating.

Bollards at a busy commercial plaza entrance

Best Crash-Rated Bollards for High-Traffic Commercial Entrances

High-traffic entrances for shopping centers and stores with heavy vehicle flow need bollards that balance crash protection with day-to-day durability and visibility. 20 MPH crash-rated bollards are the most common fit here, and lighted or reflective models add a visibility layer for entrances used around the clock.

Powder-coated bollards protecting a retail walkway

Best Crash-Rated Bollards for Retail Storefront Protection

For retail specifically, the goal is usually protection that doesn't compromise the customer experience. 10–20 MPH fixed or Core-In crash-rated bollards in powder-coated finishes give retailers ASTM-tested protection while keeping a lower visual footprint than heavy-duty 30 MPH systems built for higher-threat facilities.

 

Types of Retail & Storefront Bollards: Options Built for

Commercial Protection & Access Control

 

Recommended Bollard Models for Storefront & Retail Property Protection 

30MPH Fixed Embedded Bollards [RFP 8660RH S30]

30MPH Fixed Embedded Bollards [RFP 8660RH S30]

20 MPH Removable Bollard – Stainless [HL 2008 S S20]

20 MPH Removable Bollard – Stainless [HL 2008 S S20]

Two-Way Collapsible Bollard 36″ (2436)

Two-Way Collapsible Bollard 36″ (2436)

 

Retail & Storefront Bollards: FAQs for Property & Business Owners

What are storefront bollards and why are they important?

Where are bollards typically installed for retail businesses?

What types of bollards are best for retail business use?

How do bollards protect storefronts and office buildings?

Can bollards improve security without affecting a business’s appearance?

Are bollards useful for retail parking lots?

Can delivery trucks or maintenance vehicles still access restricted areas?

Do retail and storefront bollards meet safety standards?

What materials are your bollards made from?

What's the best type of bollard for protecting a storefront from vehicles?

What's the best crash-rated bollard for a high-security facility entrance?

What's the best crash-rated bollard for a high-traffic commercial entrance?

How much do retail and storefront bollards cost?

 

Buyer's Guide

Learn how to choose the right bollard for your project by comparing mounting styles, impact ratings, and materials.

 

Case Studies

Verilife

Schaumburg, IL, USA
Verilife

Verilife

Schaumburg, IL, USA

20 MPH (CIF 6660 S20)storefront protection with the TrafficGuard® patented (US Patent 11,124,934) Core-In protection system, designed for minimally invasive, quick installation. Crash tested to ASTM F3016 for an impact of a 5,000 lb. vehicle at up to 20 MPH.

Children's Health Plano

Plano, TX, USA
Children's Health Plano

Children's Health Plano

Plano, TX, USA

30 MPH (HL2008H S30) entrance protection with the TrafficGuard® patented (U.S. Patent 8,297,873)Helix Locking Removable Bollard System. Crash tested to ASTM F3016 for an impact of a 5,000 lb. vehicle at up to 30 MPH.

Need Help Choosing the Right Bollards for Your Storefront?


Name: 10 MPH Fixed Embedded Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [RFP 5560R S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Fixed Embedded Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [RFP 5560R S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Removable Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [HL 2005 S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 10 MPH Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [HL 2005 S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 20 MPH Fixed Bollard – Stainless [RFP 8660R S S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 20 MPH Fixed Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [RFP 8660R S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 20 MPH Removable Bollard – Stainless [HL 2008 S S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 20 MPH Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [HL 2008 S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 30MPH Fixed Embedded Bollards [RFP 8660RH S30]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 30MPH Fixed Stainless Bollards [RFP 8660H S S30]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 30 MPH Helix Lock Removable Bollards [HL 2008H S30]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 30 MPH Stainless Removable Bollards [HL 2008RH S S30]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2002S]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2002]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Round Post Top Lock [TL1002]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2002SL]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2002L]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Round Post Top Lock [TL1002L]
Category: Parking Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Round Post [HRP]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Single Post [LPHDHB]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Double Post Screw Lock [DHB-SL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Double Post [DHB]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Two-Way Collapsible Bollard 36″ (2636)
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Two-Way Collapsible Bollard 36″ (2436)
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Collapsible

Name: Stainless Fixed Posts - RFP3560RS
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Embedded RFP Series - Model RFP3560R
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Surface Mounted 3.5" OD [RFP3536RS]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Stainless Fixed Posts - RFP4560RS
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Embedded RFP Series - Model RFP4560R
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Surface Mounted 4.5" OD [RFP4536RS]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Stainless Fixed Posts - RFP6660RS
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Embedded RFP Series - Model RFP6660R
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Surface Mounted 6.625" OD [RFP6636RS]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: Round Post Lock - Model RPL3S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Round Post Lock Series [RPL3]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Round Post Lock - Model RPL4S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Round Post Lock Series [RPL4]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Round Post Lock - Model RPL6S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Round Post Lock Series [RPL6]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2003S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2003]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1003R]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3503S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3503
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Drop In - Model RP3501S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Drop-in Series RP3501
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT3501S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT3501]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2004S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2004]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1004R]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock High Security Series [TL1004HS]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3504S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3504
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Drop In - Model RP4501S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Drop-in Series RP4501
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT4501S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT4501]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2006S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2006]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock High Security Series [TL1006HS]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1006R]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3506S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3506
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Drop In - Model RP6601S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Drop-in Series RP6601
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT6601S
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT6601]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2003SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2003L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1003RL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3503SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3503L
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT3501SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT3501L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2004SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2004L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1004RL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock High Security Series [TL1004HSL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3504SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3504L
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT4501SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT4501L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock - Model HL2006SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Helix Lock Series [HL2006L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock High Security Series [TL1006HSL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Top Lock Series [TL1006RL]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3506SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Key Lock - Model RP3506L
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Twist In - Model RPT6601SL
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non Locking Twist-in Series [RPT6601L]
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Non-Locking Deter-a-PostTM (4536 P)
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Helix Lock Removable Bollards (4536 HL)
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Locking Removable Deter-a-Post™ (4536 PL)
Category: Security Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: Replacement Lids
Category: Storage Racks & Accessories
Type: 

Name: Removable Bollard Storage Rack
Category: Storage Racks & Accessories
Type: 

Name: Helix Locking Filler Piece
Category: Storage Racks & Accessories
Type: 

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Fixed Embedded Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [CIF 4560 S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Fixed Embedded Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIF 4560 S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [CIR HL2004 S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIR HL2004 S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Fixed Embedded Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [CIF 5560 S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Fixed Embedded Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIF 5560 S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – 304 Stainless, #4 Brushed Finish [CIR HL2005 S S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 10 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIR HL2005 S10]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 20 MPH Core-In Fixed Bollard – Stainless [CIF 6660 S S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 20 MPH Core-In Fixed Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIF 6660 S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Fixed

Name: 20 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – Stainless [CIR HL2006 S S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: 20 MPH Core-In Removable Bollard – Carbon / Powder Coated [CIR HL2006 S20]
Category: Crash-Rated Bollards
Type: Removable

Name: S10 Impact Rated Lighted Bollard
Category: Lighted Bollards
Type: 

Name: S20 Impact Rated Lighted Bollard
Category: Lighted Bollards
Type: