Breadcrumb Here (Speed Indicator Display) Our 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) Our 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. Intelligent Optical Lens Monitoring and Error Reporting Energy Efficient In Stock Plug and Play 6 Year Warranty 4G Modem Upgrade As road usage continues to increase, it is acknowledged that speeding motorists are a danger on the roads, to both themselves and to communities and other road users. Prompting drivers when exceeding the speed limit, or highlighting the legal limit of a given area are markedly proven methods of speed reduction. Our Range of Vehicle Activated Speed Signs are designed for effective traffic management while also being low powered and durable. Mains Power Mains-powered speed signs utilise the power grid to keep the sign running. Battery Power Battery-powered speed signs provide a more mobile solution to speeding in your area. Solar Power The Solar power option enables speed signs to operate using renewable energy. Optional Extra: Data Capture Traffic data can be used for evaluate and implement new traffic calming measures. The Data Capture function on the sign will record; 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 Our Vehicle Activated Speed signs are activated by speeding vehicles while displaying the road’s speed limit. Using LED symbols including ‘SLOW DOWN’, ‘red sad face’, ‘green smiley face’ or even exact speeds, these prompt drivers to correct and lower their speed making for an effective speed-calming solution. Furthermore, when purchasing a VAS from Messagemaker Displays, our team can pre-program your desired trigger speeds and other settings, allowing for a quick and seamless installation of your sign. Our VAS range are also compatible with our Mini Unit portable bases – creating an ideal mobile speed reduction solution suited for Construction sites or Industrial settings. From left to right: SAM, SID, SLR and Urban VAS These signs use radar sensors that detect the speed of approaching vehicles. When a vehicle exceeds the speed limit, the sign illuminates and shows the speed limit, indicating that the driver exceeds the legal speed. This visual reminder prompts drivers to adjust their speed and adhere to the posted limits. This improves compliance with speed regulations, promoting safer driving behaviour. Our speed signs can be enhanced with the optional data capture add-on. This allows for the collection of valuable insights into traffic patterns such as identifying areas with excessive speeding and evaluating the effectiveness of speed limit enforcement measures. Additionally, this information can optimise traffic management strategies, identify high-risk areas, and develop targeted interventions to enhance road safety. It’s not only on the public highways which VAS can be used. With a trigger speed as low as 5 MPH, our VAS can be effective tools to slow down vehicles on large industrial sites, car parks and more. The mounting posts allow for the sign to be installed on posts and even walls. Maximise mobility by utilising a VAS on our Mini Unit base and use the signs temporarily across multiple sites or locations. In particular, the SID and SAM signs can be programmed to specific speed limits based on the temporary conditions or hazards present on the road. For example, during roadworks or construction zones, the signs can be set to display reduced speed limits to alert drivers to the changes in road conditions. This helps to enhance driver awareness and compliance, reducing the risk of accidents in temporary traffic management areas. Step 1: Obtain Necessary Permissions Step 2: Choose an Appropriate Location Step 4: Install Mounting Brackets Step 5: Mount the Speed Sign Step 6: Install Radar Unit and Wiring Step 7: Install Solar Panels and Battery Step 8: Connect Control Unit Step 9: Test and Configure Step 10: Inform Authorities and 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.” – Kevin Beck, Parish Council in Tetbury Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. 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Vehicle Activated Speed Sign (VAS)
Types Of Vehicle Activated Speed Signs
SID
SAM
SLR
Key Features
Options for your Speed Signs
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How Our Vehicle Activated Speed Signs Work
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Benefits Of Our Vehicle Activated Speed Signs
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What You Can Use Our Vehicle Activated Speed Signs For
Traffic Calming
Data Collection on traffic speeds
On-Site Traffic Calming
Temporary Traffic Management
Vehicle Activated Speed Sign – Technical Specifications
SID SLR SAM Digit/Roundel SIze 300mm Digit Height 300mm Roundel size 300mm Digit Height Enclosure Dimensions (HXWXD) 660mm x 430mmx 150mm 660mm x 430mmx 150mm 710mm x 430mmx 150mm Trigger Speeds 5 – 65MPH 5 – 65MPH 5 – 65MPH Display On Time 0.5 – 7.5 seconds 0.5 – 7.5 seconds 0.5 – 7.5 seconds Weight Without Batteries 8Kg 8Kg 8Kg Rechargable Batteries 12V – 22Ahr (Max 2) 12V – 22Ahr (Max 2) 12V – 22Ahr (Max 2) Typical Operating Duration (battery powered models) 1 Battery: 45,000 triggers 1 Battery: 45,000 triggers 1 Battery: 45,000 triggers 2 Batteries: 90,000 triggers 2 Batteries: 90,000 triggers 2 Batteries: 90,000 triggers
How To Install a Vehicle Activated Speed Sign
Vehicle Activated Speed Sign Case Study- Tetbury Parish Council
Date Average Speed Top Speed 29th August 38.6 mph 61.5 mph 1st September 39.0 mph 61.8 mph 7th September 38.8 mph 60.4 mph 17th September 28.7 mph 46.6 mph 23rd September 28.8 mph 45.7 mph
