As road usage continues to increase it is acknowledged that speeding motorists are a danger on the roads and to communities. Prompting drivers when exceeding the speed limit, or highlighting the legal limit of a given area are both proven methods of speed reduction. In addition, Vehicle Activated Speed Signs are an invaluable tool in monitoring speed and traffic movements in commercial and industrial settings. Smiley Activated Message Signs are proving popular all over the UK. This sign is a ‘softer’ message which provides visual feedback through the use of a ‘red sad face’ for speeding vehicles, and a ‘green smiley face’ for those not speeding. All our Vehicle Activated Signs are held in stock and are available for UK delivery within in just 4 working days of purchase. Intelligent Optical Lens Monitoring and Error Reporting Energy Efficient In Stock 6 Year Warranty The three types of Vehicle Activated Speed Signs from Messagemaker Displays are: SPEED LIMIT REMINDER (SLR) Display the road’s current speed limit to any vehicle travelling over the speed limit along with a “SLOW DOWN” message. SPEED INDICATOR DEVICE (SID) Displays the speed of any oncoming vehicle travelling over the speed limit along with a “SLOW DOWN” message. SMILEY ACTIVATED MESSAGE (SAM) Displays the speed of any oncoming vehicle along with a red ‘sad face’ for speeding vehicles, and a green ‘smiley face’ for vehicles travelling within the speed limit. Traffic movements in commercial and industrial settings Learn more about the 3 main types of Vehicle Activated Speed Signs from Messagemaker Displays and how they can help make your roads safer. A local parish council in Tetbury reported a 24% drop in the highest speed on their targeted road within just one month of installation.The 40mph road had motorists speeding at a dangerous 61.5mph, but with an eye-catching Vehicle Activated Speed sign, this top speed reduced down to 45.7mph after 25 days of being in use. Although the results collected from the signs cannot be used to prosecute speeding motorists, the reports and data are often used by councils and Local Highways Authorities to help set-up speeding enforcement procedures. “The unit is proving very successful in calming traffic through the village. The flashing signal clearly and effectively reminds drivers of the prevailing speed limit, and the data gathering function is useful in determining which sites within the village benefit most from its deployment. The unit is sufficiently portable to enable it to be rotated between separate locations on a regular basis. We are also planning to liaise with the local constabulary over the summer months, and provide data from the unit in order to help them target the most effective periods to deploy mobile enforcement cameras.” A local parish council in Tetbury reported a 24% drop in the highest speed on their targeted road within just one month of installation.The 40mph road had motorists speeding at a dangerous 61.5mph, but with an eye-catching Vehicle Activated Speed sign, this top speed reduced down to 45.7mph after 25 days of being in use. Although the results collected from the signs cannot be used to prosecute speeding motorists, the reports and data are often used by councils and Local Highways Authorities to help set-up speeding enforcement procedures. “The unit is proving very successful in calming traffic through the village. The flashing signal clearly and effectively reminds drivers of the prevailing speed limit, and the data gathering function is useful in determining which sites within the village benefit most from its deployment. The unit is sufficiently portable to enable it to be rotated between separate locations on a regular basis. We are also planning to liaise with the local constabulary over the summer months, and provide data from the unit in order to help them target the most effective periods to deploy mobile enforcement cameras.” If you would like any more information, or would like a formal quote, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the ‘Enquire Now’ button.
Vehicle Activated Speed Signs (VAS)
Smiley Activated Message (SAM)
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Key FeaturesTechnical SpecificationHow It WorksApplicationsProduct VideoPositioning your SignCase Study
SID SLR SAM Digit/roundel size 300mm Digit Height 300mm Roundel size 300mm Digit Height Enclosure dimensions (h x w x d) 660mm x 430mm x 150mm 660mm x 430mm x 150mm 710mm x 430mm x 150mm Trigger speeds 5 – 65MPH Display on time 0 – 7.5 seconds Weight without batteries 8Kg Rechargeable batteries 12V – 22Ahr (Max 2) Typical operating duration 1 Battery – 45,000 triggers2 Batteries – 90,000 triggers LED Colour(s) AMBER ‘Slow Down’ AMBER Digits WHITE ‘Slow Down’ RED Roundel WHITE Digits GREEN ‘Smiley’ RED ‘Sad Face’ AMBER Digits Suplies with a post mounted bracket Yes
Date Average Speed 29th August 38.6 mph 1st September 39.0 mph 7th September 38.8mph 17th September 28.7 mph 23rd September 28.8 mph
Date Top Speed 29th August 61.5 mph 1st September 61.8 mph 7th September 60.4 mph 17th September 46.6 mph 23rd September 45.7 mph
Date Average Speed 29th August 38.6 mph 1st September 39.0 mph 7th September 38.8mph 17th September 28.7 mph 23rd September 28.8 mph
Date Top Speed 29th August 61.5 mph 1st September 61.8 mph 7th September 60.4 mph 17th September 46.6 mph 23rd September 45.7 mph
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