Speed indicator devices improve safety at landfill site

UK company Traffic Technology Limited has announced significant speed reductions at the Lochhead Landfill site, in Scotland, following the deployment of four SIDs (Speed Indicator Devices) as part of on-going health and safety improvements. The devices are installed at the site entrance and at three other points on the main waste vehicle access route to detect and inform drivers of their speed. Since being installed, the units have been instrumental in greatly reducing speeding on the site. According to Pe
May 14, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSSUK company 561 Traffic Technology Limited has announced significant speed reductions at the Lochhead Landfill site, in Scotland, following the deployment of four SIDs (Speed Indicator Devices) as part of on-going health and safety improvements. The devices are installed at the site entrance and at three other points on the main waste vehicle access route to detect and inform drivers of their speed.  Since being installed, the units have been instrumental in greatly reducing speeding on the site.

According to Pete Robb, business manager, “The units were easily installed and being solar powered, we didn’t have to worry about digging up roads and services to supply power to them. Also, the data download is very easy and very useful.”
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