It's common enough that many crossings in the UK are protected with metal barriers. It's not at all uncommon to see those barriers bent and twisted where a car

It's common enough that many crossings in the UK are protected with metal barriers. It's not at all uncommon to see those barriers bent and twisted where a car has hit them. Sure thousands of cars can pass through a crossing every day with out on mounting the pavement. But road safety is all about improving the odds.