A device (10) for non-impact stopping of a wheeled vehicle includes a net structure formed from flexible elements (2) extending in a first direction interconnected with flexible elements (3) extending in a second direction, non-parallel to the first direction. Tire-penetrating elements (12) are mechanically linked to the net structure. At least part of the net structure is formed from tear-webbing deployed so as to irreversibly absorb energy applied to deform the net structure. Most preferably, at least part of each of the flexible elements (2, 3) extending in one or both of the first and second directions is formed from tear-webbing.