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Messagemaker Displays’ electronic speed signs supports Safer Routes to School across Wales

Return to Case Studies page In partnership with ERH Communications, Messagemaker Displays supplied speed signs across school zones in Wales. By installing remotely programmable Vehicle Activated Speed (VAS) signs, this project delivered deliver safer routes to schools across Wales. These signs utilised both data capture capabilities and flexibility to display reduced speed limits when required. [...]

What are the benefits of LED traffic signs?

An Introduction to LED Traffic Signs LED traffic signs are roadside signs that illuminate to provide information, or warn motorists of upcoming hazards. There are two main types of LED traffic signs; variable message signs (VMS), and fixed message LED signs. These signs are suitable for permanent fixture in place or for use on a [...]

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 an eye-catching LED traffic signage solution. They are used for traffic management on both public and private highways across 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 VAS guide aims to provide [...]

School Zone Safety: Why 20mph 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. This includes reducing speed limits in busy residential areas from 30 to 20mph. School Zone Safety in particular [...]

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. Santosh, could you tell us a bit about your career history? I began as a maintenance engineer at a car manufacturing [...]

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 [...]