Should the boom barrier gate be installed as left-fixed or right-fixed?

Whether the boom barrier is installed on the left or right side does usually take into account the driver’s position (left-hand or right-hand drive), but the specific choice depends on the actual usage scenario and convenience.

Here are some common judgment criteria:

• Driver position: If the vehicle is mainly left-hand drive (the driver is on the left, such as most vehicles in mainland China), the barrier is generally installed as a left-hand fixed, so that the driver can easily operate from the left window (such as swiping a card or pressing a button).
  If it is a right-hand drive vehicle (the driver is on the right, such as some vehicles in Japan and the UK), the right-hand fixed may be more suitable.
• Traffic habits and site layout: In actual installation, it also depends on the entrance design of the parking lot or community. If the entrance is on the right, the right-hand fixed barrier is more in line with the natural habit of vehicles passing on the right; vice versa.
  If there are two-way lanes or multiple barriers, it may need to be adjusted according to the main traffic direction.
• Operating equipment location: If there are card swiping machines, ticket machines and other equipment next to the barrier, the fixed direction usually makes it easier for the driver to reach out and operate. For example, if the equipment is on the right, the right-hand fixed barrier is more convenient.

General advice: In mainland China, since most vehicles are left-hand drive, a fixed left barrier is the most common choice, so that drivers can operate more easily from the left window. However, if your specific scenario has special requirements (such as more right-hand drive vehicles or site restrictions), you can adjust it according to the actual situation.