M2 / SM2 Steel Pedestrian Guardrail – Roadside Safety Barrier with Sight Gap
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Steel Pedestrian Guardrail System – M2 (Inline) / SM2 (Staggered) with Visibility Sight Gap
Application
Suitable for:
- Highways and busy road crossings
- Industrial site walkways and perimeters
- School entrances and surrounding footpaths
- Public and private car park boundaries
- Pedestrian management zones in urban areas
- Local authority infrastructure and improvement schemes
Description
The M2 / SM2 Pedestrian Guardrail is a trusted and economical solution for enhancing roadside safety in high-traffic pedestrian zones. Featuring a distinct sight gap or "letterbox" panel, it improves visibility between pedestrians and drivers while directing foot traffic toward controlled crossing points.
This guardrail is widely used by local authorities throughout the UK and is ideal for placement outside schools, near car parks, and across busy highways. Manufactured as a robust, single-piece panel with either inline (M2) or staggered (SM2) vertical infills, it requires no separate posts and can be fabricated to follow slopes or curved routes. Available in galvanised finish or with black and green powder-coated options, each unit comes with complete fixings and conforms to BS 7818.
Features & Benefits
Integrated sight gap design – Enhances visual connection between drivers and pedestrians while maintaining safety
Dual configuration options – Choose inline (M2) for maximum visibility or staggered (SM2) to reduce driver distraction
One-piece panel construction – Simplifies installation without need for separate posts
Gradient and radius ready – Custom fabrication available to suit on-site inclines or curves
Durable steel build – Designed to withstand roadside conditions with long-term performance
Multiple finishes – Supplied galvanised as standard; black and green powder-coated options available
Fixings included – Delivered with all necessary components for straightforward fitting
BS 7818 compliant – Manufactured to meet UK standards for pedestrian restraint systems
General information
Color | Black Green Other |
Finish | Galvanized Powder-coated |
Material | Steel |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | 2000 mm 1000 mm |
Height | 1050 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q40/340 Steel vertical bar fencing Q40/30 Proprietary fencing Q40/430 Proprietary fencing |
Specification data - Metal vertical bar pedestrian guard rail systems
Classification data | |
Standard | To BS 7818. |
Preparatory work | To system manufacturer’s recommendations. |
Posts | Guidance for specification option:
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Post foundations | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements.
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Panels | Steel full height panels with inline infills (M2), 50 x 30 mm RHS horizontal rails and 50 x 30 mm RHS vertical legs. Steel full height panels with staggered infills (SM2), 50 x 30 mm RHS horizontal rails and 50 x 30 mm RHS vertical legs. |
Site applied finishes | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements or omit. |
System accessories | Not required. Gates available to suit. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Finish/ Colour | Hot dipped galvanized to BS EN ISO 1461. Polyester powder-coated, black (RAL 9005). Polyester powder-coated, green (RAL 6005). Polyester powder-coated, RAL colour. Guidance for specification option: Available on request; consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Post centres | 1000 mm. 2000 mm. |
Height | 1050 mm above ground. |
Infills | ∅12 mm solid bar. Guidance for specification option: Standard. ∅16 mm solid bar. Guidance for specification option: Optional. |
Fixings | M10 x 75 bolts, HEX nuts and washers. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Steel |
Literature
M2/SM2 Data Sheet
Case studies
Liverpool dockland area
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