Village deploys mobile speed signs to improve road safety

A village in Derbyshire, UK, is tackling the issue of speeding drivers by installing the latest Swarco Traffic moveable vehicle activated signs (MVAS), lightweight portable signs designed specifically for parish councils to improve road safety and encourage safer driving speeds. Signs are installed at either end of the main road through the village, although there are three pairs of locations where the signs can be placed. Approved for use by Highways England, they are simple to deploy, feature a besp
March 11, 2016 Read time: 1 min
A village in Derbyshire, UK, is tackling the issue of speeding drivers by installing the latest 129 Swarco Traffic moveable vehicle activated signs (MVAS), lightweight portable signs designed specifically for parish councils to improve road safety and encourage safer driving speeds.

Signs are installed at either end of the main road through the village, although there are three pairs of locations where the signs can be placed.

Approved for use by 8101 Highways England, they are simple to deploy, feature a bespoke LED optical system and are configurable for any speed limit. Captured data can be collected locally or remotely to allow analysis of vehicle speeds at the location.

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