Chapter 8 Plastic Pedestrian Barriers

Our range of Chapter 8 plastic pedestrian barriers offers a reliable and compliant solution for managing foot traffic around roadworks, events, and construction zones. Commonly known as temporary pedestrian barriers, road safety barriers, or plastic Chapter 8 barriers, these products are essential for ensuring public safety and maintaining clear pedestrian routes in areas with potential hazards.

All plastic barriers in this range are fully compliant with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual, which sets out safety guidelines for signage and traffic management on public highways. Manufactured from high-quality, impact-resistant plastic, these barriers are designed to withstand frequent handling and outdoor use in a wide variety of environments. Their modular design and interlocking capabilities make them easy to install, adapt, and transport, which is ideal for contractors, local authorities, and event organisers who need flexible, regulation-ready solutions.

Key Features of Temporary Pedestrian Barriers

• Fully Chapter 8 Compliant: Each traffic management barrier meets the legal requirements for use on or near UK highways, helping you stay within regulations and ensure pedestrian safety at all times.
• Robust and Weatherproof Construction: Made from durable plastic materials, these barriers are designed for repeated use and can endure harsh weather conditions without compromising performance.
• Lightweight, Modular and Interlocking: Barriers are lightweight enough for single-person handling and feature interlocking pins or clips that allow for secure and stable barrier runs. Their modular design supports fast setup and reconfiguration as site layouts change.
• Standard and Anti-Trip Feet Options: Some of our Barrier are available with both standard and anti-trip feet, allowing you to choose the right level of stability and trip-resistance based on your environment and foot traffic volume.
• High Visibility Design: Bright colours and optional reflective panels ensure the barriers are visible in low-light conditions, improving safety at night or during poor weather.
• Wide Compatibility with Barrier Accessories: These pedestrian barriers can be enhanced with a variety of accessories, including health and safety signs, replacement feet, mesh panels and many more.
• Bulk Supply and Flexible Hire Options: We offer both purchase and barrier hire options, ideal for short-term projects or limited storage space. Pallet quantities are available for large-scale jobs with fast UK-wide delivery from multiple depots.
• Easy Storage and Site Handling: Barriers are compatible with stillages and trolleys, making transport, deployment and storage more efficient across multiple sites.

Applications of Plastic Chapter 8 Barriers

Chapter 8 compliant pedestrian barriers are suitable for a wide range of uses across multiple industries and sectors. They are commonly deployed around roadworks to separate pedestrians from live traffic or construction zones. In the events industry, they help manage queues, restrict access, and guide foot traffic at festivals, concerts, and sporting events. These barriers are also effective for controlling movement in car parks, transport hubs, schools, shopping centres, and other high-footfall environments where temporary pedestrian safety measures are needed.

Whether your site requires short-term safety management or long-term crowd control infrastructure, these plastic Chapter 8 barriers offer a practical and efficient solution.

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At First Fence, we stock leading models such as the Firmus Barrier, Navigator Barrier, Frontier Barrier, Titan Barrier, Avalon Barrier, and Bull Barriers, all designed to deliver outstanding performance in line with Chapter 8 standards.

If you need help choosing the right temporary pedestrian barrier system for your project, our experienced team is here to support you. Call us on 01283 512 111, email sales@firstfence.co.uk, or use our live chat feature to speak to a member of our team. We’re happy to provide guidance on product selection, bulk pricing, delivery times and hire availability — so your site can stay safe, compliant and ready for action.