Regulating traffic in a safe and efficient manner is important, and government agencies are continually on the looking for practical and unique ways to solve common traffic issues. Solar traffic systems can be the perfect solution. From 24-hour flashers for stop signs to radar feedback signs used for residential street safety and public or private roadways, safety systems are hard at work across the country. With the right application, such systems can be tailored to meet a customer’s needs or to fit specific project specifications. Examples can include text messaging, microwave infrared detection, or cameras that are designed to trigger flash beacons.
Environmentally Safe Systems
There are a number of benefits to employing solar traffic systems, which may include the need to forego cabling, wiring or trenching. Maintenance can be as simple as repairing or removing a faulty or damaged system. Another benefit is that solar systems are environmentally friendly. The electricity produced does not result in water or air pollution. Power production does not drain natural resources or endanger human or animal health. The chemicals used in the production process impacts the environment in the most minor way. Recycling and proper disposal can be quite safe and easy.
Substituting for Unavailable System Power
Some solar traffic systems can also be supplied power from external DC systems when power is not readily available. Area lighting, traffic counters, cameras and intelligent traffic systems are several examples that might apply. When there is an emergency and power is down, nothing beats a readily available supply. This is a critically important benefit to have available as a backup.
Keeping Pedestrians and Motorists Safe
Traffic systems that utilize solar power can help save energy and are very easy to maintain. Smart systems also endeavor to take every safety feature into consideration, including system warning lights that are built to ensure that signals never go dark from a lack of power. Special programming can also help guarantee that the system maintains maximum effectiveness at certain times on specific days. These systems act like silent sentinels standing watch over the safety of people and property—day and night.