Innovating Vehicle Arresting Systems.
Trusted solutions that safely stop vehicles in critical environments highways, rail crossings, and mountain passes.
Systems and Barriers
At Impact Technologies, we design and deliver vehicle arresting barriers that protect people, cargo, and infrastructure where traditional solutions fall short. Our systems combine energy-absorbing nets, proven engineering, and decades of field use to stop vehicles safely — from passenger cars to 90,000 lb trucks — while minimizing damage and downtime.
Whether the challenge is controlling lane access in a city, stopping runaway trucks on mountain passes, or protecting high-speed passenger rail crossings, our solutions offer reliability, flexibility, and cost savings compared to traditional approaches like gates, rigid barriers, or costly overpasses.
TrainGuard® Vehicle Arrestor System
Protecting Rail Crossings Where Zero Intrusion Is Essential The TrainGuard® system is a ground-deployed vehicle arrestor designed…
CatchNet® Vehicle Arresting System
Proven Technology for Stopping Heavy Trucks Safely Built on the same energy-absorbing technology as ActivNet®, the CatchNet®…
ActivNet Vehicle Arresting Barrier
A Smarter Way to Control Access and Protect Critical Lanes The ActivNet® system is a tower-based vehicle…
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What is a Vehicle Arresting Barrier?
A Vehicle Arresting Barrier (VAB) is a safety system designed to stop or redirect vehicles when they lose control, miss signals, or enter restricted zones. Unlike rigid concrete barriers or sand ramps, VABs use energy-absorbing nets and cables to bring vehicles to a controlled stop — reducing risk of injury, damage, and costly infrastructure repairs.
For decades, these systems have been saving lives on mountain passes, highways, and rail crossings. From runaway trucks in Wyoming to urban rail intersections in Chicago and Dallas, VABs are trusted wherever zero intrusion is essential.
Stops Vehicles Safely
Shields Critical Points
Proven & Cost-Effective
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Roadway Safety You Can Rely On
Since 1992, Impact Technologies VI has provided crash cushions, barriers, and innovative Vehicle Arresting Barriers that protect motorists and work zones across the globe.
Impact Technologies VI, based in Charlotte Amalie, has been advancing roadway safety since 1992.
Built on a commitment to protecting both motorists and roadway crews, we’ve grown into a trusted leader in the development and deployment of traffic safety equipment.
Our experienced technicians provide professional training and installation to help ensure equipment performs reliably with minimal upkeep. We offer a complete line of crash cushions, impact attenuators, and barriers available for both lease and purchase.
At the center of our innovations are Vehicle Arresting Barriers — proprietary systems used around the world for positive protection and proven roadway safety performance.
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Real Stories. Real Saves.
Truck caught by the CatchNet
One Of Wyoming’s 2 ‘Catchnet’ Systems Saves Driver Of Runaway Truck On Teton Pass
One of Wyoming’s two “catchnet” systems to stop runaway vehicles saved the driver of a box truck that lost its brakes on Teton Pass on Thursday. The catchnet uses a series of energy-absorbing nets that can slow and stop high-speed and heavy vehicles.
Box truck stopped by Teton Pass catchnet truck arrestor on Thursday
A truck on Teton Pass lost its brakes and used the catchnet arrestor system to stop on Thursday, July 17.
Runaway truck ramp on Teton Pass makes two big saves
Two runaway vehicles on the Teton Pass have successfully been halted this month by the truck arrestor system, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT).
WYDOT to begin working on retrofitting US16 CatchNET runaway truck syste
The Wyoming Department of Transportation Commission awarded S&S Builders of Cheyenne a $1.4 million contract to retrofit the runaway truck system on US 16 west of Buffalo at mile marker 85.40. Work will begin the week of May 29 and is scheduled to be completed by September 30, 2023.
Runaway Truck Escape Ramp in Garden City Opens
Cable barrier system to enhance safety on U.S. 89 A new truck escape ramp opened in October 2020 on U.S. 89 west of Garden City. The catch-net cable system was new to Utah and uses a series of cable nets to stop runaway semi-trucks coming out of Logan Canyon
New Truck Arrestor System Prevents Potentially Deadly Crash On Teton Pass
A newly opened truck arrestor system worked just as it is intended earlier this month—preventing a potentially deadly crash on Teton Pass. At about 5 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017, Jackson, Wyo. resident Andrew Williams was traveling over Teton Pass on a return trip from Idaho where his 1992 Ford Econoline bus had been at a shop. Williams lost control of his brakes over the pass, but his quick thinking saved the day.
Understanding Flex Lanes
Flex lanes operate as an additional two-lane roadway that carries one direction of traffic at a time and can alternate between north- and southbound depending on the greatest need due to capacity. The flex lanes are scheduled to open to travelers in Fall 2025.
First truck arrestor ramp for Virginia opens on U.S. 250
Today, a new truck arrestor ramp opens on U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), and it’s the first of its kind in Virginia. This $5.5 million safety feature is designed to put the brakes on runaway big rigs and passenger vehicles descending Afton Mountain.
