Solar Traffic Signs Uses Sun’s Energy, Saves Taxpayer Money, Lives

A solar traffic sign could save a municipality, city and state thousands of taxpayer dollars in energy costs by using the sun’s energy to generate power to flashing LED (light emitting diode) lights.   A solar powered traffic sign consists of three or four red or yellow LED flashing light surrounding the words on a traditional sign in order to draw motorist’s attention to the sign so that they will be able to do what is indicated on the sign.  These solar powered traffic signs cost next to nothing to maintain and run on a continuing basis because the LED lights last for a very long time so they do not have to be replaced and the sun’s energy generates the flashing lights for up to 12 continuous hours so there is no need for expensive electricity. There are many different styles of LED flashing lights for a safety sign that direct traffic to do different maneuvers such as directional signs pointing left or right and warning signs such as pedestrian crossing, school crossings, railroad crossings, deer crossing, danger: high voltage wires, danger: low bridge, danger: work zone, ‘stop here when flashing’ sign for a fire engine exit, yield signs, speed limit signs and traffic light ahead signs. Pedestrian crossing and school crossing sign are important when drivers and pedestrians need to share the road.  Often times, drivers will travel along, not paying attention or can become easily distracted by their thoughts or something within their car like the radio or a cell phone.  Many states are now banning cell phone usage in motor vehicles, making drivers pull over in order to use their cell phone.  The combination of a distracted motorist and pedestrians on the same road could spell disaster for both parties.  Flashing LED lights on a pedestrian crossing or school crossing sign will help to alert preoccupied motorists so that they are more aware of their surroundings. In addition to saving taxpayer money, solar powered traffic signs will ultimately save lives by helping distracted drivers pay more attention to traffic signs.