Bollards in their static form are used extensively in most countries, most of which are found in public areas and shopping centres. The advent of the automatic rising / retractable telescopic bollard, a device which rises or retracts out of anf into the ground upon command, allows the tight integration of pedestrian traffic with that of the motor vehicle traffic, which often disregards pedestrian safety. Uses for the automatic and manual bollard include, shopping centre and office park vehicle access, pedestrian crossings, scholar patrols and pedestrian malls.