A rigid metal structure bolted directly to the chassis or front bumper of a vehicle. It is designed to protect the grille and radiator from minor impacts, animal strikes, or to allow emergency vehicles to physically push disabled cars out of traffic lanes without causing body damage.
Heard on the job
The fleet manager wants a heavy-duty pushbar installed on all the new interceptor units before they hit patrol.
Also heard as
- bull bar
- roo bar
- brush guard