Terminal element of a traffic barrier device, transition system, and method for providing impact protection

A transition system comprising at least one traffic barrier means having a terminal element, wherein the terminal element has a longitudinal axis, wherein the terminal element comprises:

• a guiding element, and
• an impact element, which is rotatable or pivotable relative to the guiding element from a closed position into an impact position,
• wherein an impact side of the impact element faces oncoming traffic in the impact position,
• wherein the impact element is mounted on the guide element so as to be rotatable or pivotable about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis or about the longitudinal axis, wherein the traffic barrier means has a vertical axis of rotation on a side remote from the terminal element for pivoting the traffic barrier means relative to a stationary element of the transition system which is completely fixed, wherein the terminal element is fitted with a running gear, wherein the terminal element is pivotable by the running gear around the vertical axis of rotation when the impact element is rotated, wherein the impact element essentially is wedge-shaped such that a height extension of the impact element changes along the direction of the longitudinal axis gradually across the entire length of the impact element, wherein the impact side is the longest side of the wedge.