10/07/2026
What do ASTM F2656-20 crash ratings mean for your project?
Under ASTM F2656-20, bollards are tested using a 15,000-pound vehicle. An M30-rated system is tested with the vehicle at 30 mph, while an M50-rated system is tested at 50 mph.
After confirming that the barrier stops the vehicle, the test measures how far the vehicle payload travels beyond it. This pe*******on distance determines the system’s P rating and helps identify the level of protection.
Not sure which rating your project requires? Talk with The Bollard Experts.