Take a look at this. A Tesla Robotaxi in Austin pauses, seems to reconsider a right-hand turn through some bollards, and then decides: I’m just gonna send it. Tesla Robotaxi Rams through several Bollards and keeps going. by u/bladerskb in SelfDrivingCars “You Can’t Go This Way! Don’t Do That! Holy Cow!” The vehicle is operating […]
I mean, I guess “impeccable safety record” is in the eye of the beholder?
Those posts are called bollards? I have been calling them useless pains in the ass sticks (upias for short). They make it impossible to make a right turn out of my street without crossing into the on-coming traffic lane. The lawn crews are slowing removing them when they ride over them.
The small, light posts are called typically called traffic poles, at least around here. A bollard is a heavy, strong thing made of concrete or metal. The poles are meant to direct traffic and to gently deter drivers from crossing them. Bollards are intended to stop vehicles dead without giving a shit how much damage they cause.
Poles can be very good for traffic when used correctly but sometimes street planners make mistakes. Either that or people insist on going against what the poles are suggesting.
Those posts are called bollards? I have been calling them useless pains in the ass sticks (upias for short). They make it impossible to make a right turn out of my street without crossing into the on-coming traffic lane. The lawn crews are slowing removing them when they ride over them.
The small, light posts are called typically called traffic poles, at least around here. A bollard is a heavy, strong thing made of concrete or metal. The poles are meant to direct traffic and to gently deter drivers from crossing them. Bollards are intended to stop vehicles dead without giving a shit how much damage they cause.
Poles can be very good for traffic when used correctly but sometimes street planners make mistakes. Either that or people insist on going against what the poles are suggesting.