Are Guardrails Dangerous?
The typical excuse you might hear is that the reason guardrails are not installed is because they are dangerous. Yes, poorly installed guardrails are sometimes more dangerous than not having any. However, there are standards for guardrails that are not being followed by Broward County even when they finally install them. The guardrail termination must be rolled into the ground so that no sharp end can be exposed to on oncoming vehicle. There are also lengths of rails that must be respected given the speed limit on a particular roadway. There is a whole website called Citizens for Roadside Safety (click here) which has information as to the use of guardrails and the dangers of poorly installed ones. What was also interesting is the successful lawsuits brought against these government organizations by people who fell victim to their inactions. There is no logic when it comes to bad design, and there is no excuse in 2001 that can justify the fact that our canals are dangerously exposed wa
The typical excuse you might hear is that the reason guardrails are not installed is because they are dangerous. Yes, poorly installed guardrails are sometimes more dangerous than not having any. However, there are standards for guardrails that are not being followed by Broward County even when they finally install them. The guardrail termination must be rolled into the ground so that no sharp end can be exposed to on oncoming vehicle. There are also lengths of rails that must be respected given the speed limit on a particular roadway. There is a whole website called Citizens for Roadside Safety (click here) which has information as to the use of guardrails and the dangers of poorly installed ones. What was also interesting is the successful lawsuits brought against these government organizations by people who fell victim to their inactions. There is no logic when it comes to bad design, and there is no excuse in 2001 that can justify the fact that our canals are dangerously exposed wa
