roll bar
noun
: an overhead metal bar on an automobile that is designed to protect the occupant in case of a rollover
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There are various nods to the automotive world, including a sleek windshield with a roll bar that extends beyond the beam in a spoiler-like way.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
The car flipped, and the roll bar above the driver’s seat broke his neck.
—Liz Krieger, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Many of the sacrificed motorhomes are donated by Southside Towing, which collects the vehicles throughout the year and then guts them and adds roll bars and other safety features.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
Plus: How Patina vet Ellen Ramos is reimagining classic Mexican pan dulce at Santa Canela in Highland Park; Villa’s Tacos founder Victor Villa has opened a third location; and Sama, a new hand roll bar in the Arts District.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
The car flipped, and the roll bar above the driver’s seat broke his neck.
—Liz Krieger, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Many of the sacrificed motorhomes are donated by Southside Towing, which collects the vehicles throughout the year and then guts them and adds roll bars and other safety features.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
Plus: How Patina vet Ellen Ramos is reimagining classic Mexican pan dulce at Santa Canela in Highland Park; Villa’s Tacos founder Victor Villa has opened a third location; and Sama, a new hand roll bar in the Arts District.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Roll bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20bar. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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