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I think it wouldbe ugly unless you cover it like you said. But if I
cover it would there be a legal problem. I mean the drive just sees a
hedge and "aims" his car for the hedge thinking it is safer?

Not if the hedge happens to be in your yard! Besides, the hedge would
actually cushion the impact for the car. Guard rail is made to deform and
absorb the energy of the car. As someone else mentioned, the poles also absorb
lots of the energy by being pulled out of the ground.
I used the stuff for years to stop cars from smashing my traffic signal
boxes and concrete poles. I had to replace each instalation every year or so
when it got hit, but that was much easier than replacing a traffic signal
control box. We never got sued, but we sure filed claims against lots of people
after they bent our guard rail.

I remember that we had no problem buying the stuff locally. If you can't
find it in the yellow pages, ask your local county Streets Department who their
vendor is.

From: http://projects.ch2m.com/coalcreek/d...icbarrier1.htm
Galvanized Guardrail
Description:Traffic barriers are used to reduce the severity of accidents that
occur when an errant vehicle leaves the traveled way. Galvanized steel beam
guardrail provides a steel shiny appearance.

Approximate Cost:

$ 20 - 25 per Linear Foot

Advantages:

- Low maintenance and repair cost

- Choice in end terminals

Disadvantages:

- Some reflectivity

- Color of Guardrail sections may not be consistent.

- Does not blend into natural surroundings.

- Not pedestrian friendly.

- Pedestrian rail is needed for vertical drop protection.



Another information source:
http://www.big-o.com/catalog/constru...tr/c-guard.pdf