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SESA dynamic message sign approved by Florida DOT

The Florida Department of Transportation has added SES America’s single line, full colour embedded digital message sign (DMS) to its list of TERL-approved products. Designed for installation on highway projects, the embedded DMS can display standard characters in both 300mm and 460mm heights in a variety of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Displays-compliant colours and is suitable for applications including variable toll rates
June 15, 2015 Read time: 1 min

The 4503 Florida Department of Transportation has added 7846 SES America’s single line, full colour embedded digital message sign (DMS) to its list of TERL-approved products.

Designed for installation on highway projects, the embedded DMS can display standard characters in both 300mm and 460mm heights in a variety of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Displays-compliant colours and is suitable for applications including variable toll rates, lane status messaging, travel times and advisory messages. A NTCIP-compliant controller, which can be used to control multiple signs, is located in a roadside cabinet and comes with a colour touch screen. 

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