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What are the benefits of LED traffic signs?

An Introduction to LED Traffic Signs LED traffic signs are illuminated roadside signs which serve the purpose of providing information, or warning of upcoming hazards, to approaching vehicles. There are two main types of LED traffic signs; variable message signs (VMS), and fixed message LED signs. These signs can be permanent and fixed in place, [...]

Triglav Trek 2022- I will SUMMIT up for you

Every year the team at Messagemaker Displays with friends like to push themselves above and beyond for charity. Over the past few years, they have trekked Toubkal, dashed around Dingle, swapped their beds for cardboard boxes in winter, slept rough for the night, and more. This year we have taken it to a whole another [...]

Lane-use Control Signals Explained

Lane controls signs are an effective tool in traffic management, both on public highways and for private usage. Using simple and effective communication, these signs control traffic flow through the use of opening and closing lanes to enhance safety and efficiency on our roads. Road users will recognise the signs from the increasing amount of [...]

A Guide to Vehicle Activated Speed Signs (VAS)

Vehicle Activated Speed Signs (VAS) are highly advanced, eye-catching signs used on both public and private highways across the whole of the UK. These devices have been proven to have a drastic impact on the road in regards to traffic calming and speed reductions. The following guide aims to provide an overview of VAS. This [...]

SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY: WHY 20 IS PLENTY

Every 22 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads. Now more than ever, road safety is of paramount importance. To combat ongoing road safety issues, legislation changes are being implemented all over the UK, including reducing speed limits in busy residential areas from 30 to 20mph. Schools zones in particular have faced [...]

MEET THE TEAM: SANTOSH SURABI

At Messagemaker Displays, we have an experienced and knowledgeable team. Here, we talk to Santosh Surabi, our Technical Director, about his current role and the future projects he is looking forward to working on. Could you tell us a bit about your career history? I began as a maintenance engineer at a car manufacturing plant [...]

Guide to Automatic number-plate recognition systems (ANPR)

ANPR stands for Automatic Number Plate Recognition. Automatic number-plate recognition is a technology that uses optical character recognition on images to read vehicle registration plates to create vehicle location data. It can use existing closed-circuit television, road-rule enforcement cameras, or cameras specifically designed for the task. This type of system is a very handy tool [...]

ITS Breakfast Meeting November 2021

Finally, the time had come for Messagemaker Displays to host their first ITS Breakfast Meeting... a real physical, in-person event! The meeting took place on the 11th November at 8. am in the newly built Demo Room in Surrey. As a proud member of ITS UK, we have been eagerly awaiting to host this ITS [...]

Meet Nigel Parke

At Messagemaker Displays, we have an experienced and knowledgeable team. Here, we talk to Nigel Parke, our Business Development Manager about his current role and what he hopes to achieve in the coming years with the company. Hi Nigel, could you start by telling us a bit about your career history? After leaving school, I [...]