Breadcrumb Here Every year there are more and more motorists on the UK highways. One of the biggest dangers to pedestrians, motorists and other road users are those that exceed the speed limits. According to the National Safety Council, speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2022. Prompting drivers when exceeding the speed limit, or highlighting the legal limit of a given area are both proven methods of speed reduction. Our SID Vehicle Activated Speed Sign is designed to enhance road safety by displaying real-time vehicle speeds to drivers. With high-visibility LED displays, our SID units capture drivers’ attention, reminding them to adhere to speed limits and encourage responsible driving behaviour. Monitoring and Error Reporting Energy Efficient In Stock UKCA certified 6 Year Warranty 4G Modem Upgrade When an oncoming vehicle is travelling over the speed limit, this sign will illuminate – showing a ‘SLOW DOWN’ message and display the speed that the vehicle is going. This will prompt drivers to correct and lower their speed making for an effective speed-calming solution. “Speed Indicator Devices are arguably the best thing we have done in the parish for years.” Messagemaker Displays will donate £10 for every Speed Sign sold to fundraise for our nominated charity, The Children’s Trust. Every year, our team takes on a challenge to fundraise for The Children’s Trust. Read about our 2024 challenge here (Speed Indicator Display) SID vehicle activated speed signs are designed to enhance road safety by displaying real-time vehicle speeds to drivers. With high-visibility LED displays, our SID units capture drivers’ attention, reminding them to adhere to speed limits and encourage responsible driving behaviour. (Smiley Activated Message) The SAM is an excellent choice for reducing speeding in various environments, from residential streets to work zones. 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. (Speed Limit Reminder) SLR signs are designed to reinforce speed limits and ensure drivers maintain safe speeds at all times. Equipped with high-visibility displays and intelligent technology, SLR signs provide real-time feedback to drivers, helping them stay within legal speed limits, which reduces accidents and improves road safety. Energy Efficient All of our VAS signs are designed with energy-efficient technology, minimising power consumption for sustainable and cost-effective operation. Reliable LEDs These signs are equipped with dependable LED technology, ensuring consistent and clear message display while enhancing visibility and communication. UKCA/CE certified These signs are UKCA/CE certified, assuring compliance with British and European safety and quality standards for reliable and compliant operation. Intelligent Optical Lens Equipped with intelligent optical lenses, these signs optimise light distribution for maximum visibility and legibility from various angles. Speed limit reminders Data Collection on traffic speeds A useful tool for reducing speeding motorists and improve the safety of your roads. To keep motorists on their toes, the signs can also be relocated using multiple back-plates. Analysing data provides insights into traffic patterns, identifies speeding areas, and evaluates speed limit measures. Information gathered plays a vital role in implementing road safety measures to create safer roads. Temporary Traffic Management Why not use the SID on the Mini Unit to enable easy relocation. Using the SID on road traffic sites enhances driver awareness, reducing accidents in temporary traffic areas where the road speed is temporarily reduced. Step 1: Select the Installation Location Step 2: Mount the Device Step 4: Power Supply Step 5: Test the System Step 6: Adjustment and Settings Step 7: Regular Maintenance Remember that this is a general guide, and specific requirements may vary based on the model of the speed sign, local regulations, and unique installation conditions. Always consult with professionals, local authorities, and experts to ensure a safe and compliant installation. 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.”
Vehicle Activated Speed Signs (VAS)
Speed Indicator Device (SID)
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Cllr Dave King, Hammerwich Parish Council
“The signs have been received well by local residents. They are a visible sign that our parish council is doing something positive about speeding and road safety.”
Cllr John Barnes, Calne
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Our Range of Vehicle Activated Speed Signs
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Speed Indicator Device (SID) – Technical Specifications
SID Digit/Roundel SIze 300mm Digit Height Enclosure Dimensions (HXWXD) 660mm x 430mmx 150mm Trigger Speeds 5 – 65MPH Display On Time 0.5 – 7.5 seconds Weight Without Batteries 8Kg Rechargable Batteries 12V – 22Ahr (Max 2) Typical Operating Duration (battery powered models) 1 Battery: 45,000 triggers 2 Batteries: 90,000 triggers 2 Batteries: 90,000 triggers
How To Install a Speed Indicator Device (SID)
How Effective Are Vehicle Activated Speed Signs?
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
