Complete World Bollards Guide: Master Global Bollard Identification
Master GeoGuessr with our comprehensive visual guide to bollards from around the world.
Complete World Bollards Guide
Bollards are one of the most reliable clues in GeoGuessr. These road safety barriers vary significantly between countries, making them excellent for narrowing down your location. This comprehensive guide covers bollards from around the world with interactive features to help you master identification.
Quick Stats
How to Use This Guide
- Search: Use the search bar to find specific countries, regions, or characteristics
- Filter by Country: Select a specific country to see all its bollard types
- Filter by Color: Find bollards with specific color patterns
- View Details: Each card shows front/back views, colors, and identifying notes
- External Links: Click the link icon to see the bollard in Google Street View
Interactive Bollards Database
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Pro Tips for Bollard Identification
🔍 What to Look For:
- Primary and secondary colors
- Reflective strips or bands
- Position relative to the road
- Height and thickness variations
- Regional clustering patterns
⚠️ Common Mistakes:
- Not checking both front and back
- Overlooking bollard density patterns
- Ignoring surrounding infrastructure
- Missing subtle color variations
- Focusing only on the most visible bollard
Regional Patterns
Europe
European bollards often feature:
- White bases with colored reflective strips
- Standardized heights and shapes
- Country-specific color combinations
- High density on major roads
Asia
Asian bollards typically show:
- More varied designs and colors
- Different materials (concrete, plastic, metal)
- Unique regional adaptations
- Integration with local infrastructure
Americas
American bollards commonly have:
- Yellow and black warning patterns
- Larger, more robust designs
- Regional variations by state/province
- Different standards between countries
🙏 Acknowledgments
This guide is built upon the incredible work of the GeoGuessr community, particularly:
- u/Mahbows - Original creator of the comprehensive bollards spreadsheet
- r/geoguessr community - Continuous updates and verification
- Street View contributors - Providing the source imagery
- GeoGuessr players worldwide - Field testing and feedback
Data Sources
The bollard data in this guide comes from community-maintained spreadsheets and has been verified through extensive gameplay testing. All images are sourced from Google Street View and used under fair use for educational purposes.
How to contribute: If you notice any errors or have updates to the bollard data, please consider contributing to the original spreadsheet or reaching out to the GeoGuessr community.
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