Solution: Shopfront Protection

Protect My Shopfront from Vehicle Impact

Vehicles too close to your cafe, salon, or retail store? Install heavy-duty bollards yourself in under an hour — no council approval needed for most private property installs.

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Is your shopfront vulnerable to accidental impact?

Every year, hundreds of Australian shopfronts suffer vehicle damage from kerb-mounting incidents. Without bollards, your outdoor furniture, signage, and customers are unprotected — and your insurance premiums reflect it.

  • Vehicles mounting the kerb

    Cars and delivery trucks regularly clip your shopfront, damaging outdoor furniture, signage, and even your building facade.

  • No council bollards in sight

    Your local council hasn't installed protection — and you can't afford to wait 12 months for a response.

  • Customer safety at risk

    Pedestrians and diners sitting outside are exposed to vehicle overruns. One incident could mean liability and insurance nightmares.

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Expert Advice — Shopfront Protection

We recommend surface-mounted fixed bollards for shopfront protection. They require no digging, bolt directly onto concrete, and deploy in under 30 minutes. For cafe seating areas, space bollards 1.2–1.5m apart to create a continuous vehicle barrier while allowing pedestrian flow.

Recommended Spacing

1.2–1.5m centre-to-centre for standard protection. 1.0m for high-risk corners and intersections.

Impact Rating

Low-speed vehicle impact (up to 30 km/h). Suitable for kerb-mounting prevention — not rated for deliberate ram-raid.

Material Choice

Hot-dip galvanised steel with UV-stable powder coating. Recommended: 90mm diameter, 750mm height for standard shopfronts.

Relevant Australian Standards
  • AS 1318 — Safety colours for the workplace
  • AS/NZS 2890.1 — Off-street car parking
  • Local council DCP — check setback requirements
Technical Comparison
TypeDiameterHeightImpact RatingBest For
Surface Mounted Fixed90mm730mm50 km/hPermanent shopfront barriers
Removable Twist-Lock76mm900mm30 km/hTemporary events or market setups
Fold Down60mm800mm15 km/hShared access driveways

Expert Advice

Common questions about shopfront protection — answered by our team.

Do I need council approval to install bollards on my shopfront?

In most Australian councils, bollards installed on your own private property (behind the property boundary) do NOT require approval. If you're installing on the public footpath or kerb, check with your local council — rules vary by state.

What type of bollard is best for protecting a cafe or retail store?

Surface-mounted fixed bollards offer the best protection for permanent shopfront use. They're 90mm diameter, 750mm high, bolt onto concrete in 30 minutes, and survive up to 50 km/h impacts. Choose yellow or red with reflective bands for visibility.

How long does installation take?

Typical install time is 15–30 minutes per bollard. You'll need a concrete drill and a spanner — every bollard ships with FREE heavy-duty Dyno Bolts and plain-English instructions. No tradesperson required.

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