What Is the Best Outdoor Padlock to Lock Off Vehicle Access?

When you need to prevent vehicle access to a track, driveway or private road while still allowing pedestrians to pass through, a folding parking post secured in the upright position is one of the most effective solutions. To lock the post securely, you need a padlock that performs well outdoors and offers strong resistance against force attacks.

Why the Abus Diskus Range Works Well

The Abus Diskus range is particularly well suited for securing vehicle access posts. The Diskus design protects the shackle by enclosing it within a rounded stainless steel body, leaving very little shackle exposed once locked. This makes bolt cutters and saws far harder to use, compared to traditional open-shackle padlocks.

Weather Protection for Outdoor Locations

If the parking post is located somewhere sheltered or inland, the entry-level Abus 23 Series provides a cost-effective solution.
For exposed locations—such as farms, moorland tracks, coastal paths or industrial sites—the Abus 24IB series is a better choice.
This weatherproof version uses marine-grade components to resist rust, salt spray and heavy rain.

Key Retaining for Better On-Site Practice

All Abus Diskus padlocks are key retaining, meaning the key cannot be removed until the padlock is locked.
This is particularly useful where multiple users are involved, helping to prevent situations where a padlock is left unlocked on the ground or hooked onto the post without actually securing it.

One Key for Multiple Gates

If several people need access, or if you have multiple parking posts across a site, selecting keyed alike Diskus padlocks is ideal.
This allows all locks to be opened using the same key, reducing the number of keys in circulation and making access more efficient to manage.