Does Martyn’s Law require crash-rated or anti-terror barriers?

Not necessarily. Martyn’s Law does not automatically require crash-rated or hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) systems in every situation.

The legislation is expected to focus on a proportionate, risk-based approach, meaning the level of security measures should reflect the specific risks associated with each site. For many locations, this will not require specialist anti-terror infrastructure, but instead practical steps that demonstrate risks have been considered and addressed appropriately.

In most cases, organisations will need to show that they have:

• Considered vehicle access risks as part of a wider security assessment
• Controlled or managed access points to reduce unauthorised entry
• Taken practical steps appropriate to their setting, based on usage and exposure

For many sites, standard solutions such as barriers, bollards, gates, or other access control measures may form part of an effective risk-management approach without the need for high-security, crash-rated systems.

Ultimately, the requirement is not about installing specific products, but about demonstrating a clear and proportionate response to identified risks.