Only some are intended to enter close combat, often accompanying convoys to protect soft-skinned vehicles.

Paint and uniforms must also protect vehicles and soldiers from the elements.

In particular, it is capable of protecting light vehicles against large caliber weapons which the vehicles' light armor wouldn't stop.

Many hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and supermarkets provide contract security guards to protect clients and vehicles.

Car alarms likewise protect vehicles and their contents.

Even a sidewalk shed might not be enough to protect pedestrians and vehicles, he said.

"Many of the crashes our troopers are involved in happen when they are protecting disabled vehicles and accident scenes."

Transparent aerodynamic wind screens will protect vehicles from high gusts.

Made of metal - most often aluminum or steel - carports protect vehicles from storms and sunlight.

Because the course is so close to Bay Avenue and the runway, large nets are suspended from utility poles to protect passing vehicles.