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A breakdown of what HVM is, where it’s needed, and how Barrier Solutions deploys it to protect infrastructure and events.
What Is Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)?
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) refers to barrier systems and strategic planning that prevent unauthorized or malicious vehicles from entering protected spaces. These systems are used at parades, festivals, government buildings, critical infrastructure, and increasingly, even job sites.
From accidental run-throughs to intentional threats, vehicles pose a real danger to the people behind the fence—and HVM is the answer.
Why HVM Is Critical
Vehicle-based attacks have unfortunately become more common in recent years, particularly at high-profile events and in dense pedestrian zones. But hostile vehicles aren’t limited to terrorism. They include:
- Lost or disoriented drivers
- Unauthorized construction or delivery vehicles
- Speeding or impaired drivers near unsecured zones
Even one missed barrier can lead to loss of life, property damage, and lawsuits—not to mention damage to your organization’s trust and reputation.
The Barrier Solutions Approach
At Barrier Solutions, we take HVM seriously. We provide a range of crash-rated, certified barrier systems from leading manufacturers as well as our own proprietary system.
What makes us different?
- Fast deployment – Ready to install at a moment’s notice
- No ground anchors or concrete needed – Flexible placement
- Vehicle + fence integration – Seamless physical protection
- Event-safe layouts – Designed to blend into the crowd control plan
Where You Need HVM
HVM isn’t just for presidential visits or massive festivals. You should consider it any time your site:
- Borders a roadway or parking lot
- Hosts large groups of pedestrians
- Includes VIPs, children, or high-value assets
- Requires compliance with SEAR-level or city permitting rules
Popular HVM deployment sites include:
- Street festivals
- Marathons and races
- Construction staging yards
- Religious and cultural gatherings
- Municipal utility projects
Choosing the Right System
We help clients choose the right solution based on:
- Threat level
- Crowd size
- Timeline and access needs
- Surface conditions (concrete, asphalt, grass)
Our experts walk through site plans, recommend configurations, and handle all delivery, setup, and teardown.
Final Word
When it comes to perimeter safety, a fence isn’t enough. If a vehicle can bypass it, it’s not a true barrier.
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation isn’t an accessory—it’s life-saving infrastructure.
Let’s make sure your site has the protection it needs before it’s tested.
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