Solar Traffic Signs save Lives along the Highways; near Hospitals and School Zones

A solar powered pedestrian crossing sign could be used in a variety of different applications such as a construction company, highway department, farm area, colleges, universities, high schools or other schools where there are a lot of persons on foot and large buses or other vehicles all vying for someone’s attention; or how about a deer crossing or other animal crossing signs to warn drivers of the possible dangers associated with these animal crossings along the highways.

There have been numerous research and safety studies in the media lately regarding distracted drivers, especially young drivers and cell phones; however all drivers could easily be distracted with something as simple as changing the radio station or talking to a passenger.  Cell phones are a major distraction and the latest news is that younger drivers are now texting while driving. A recent controlled insurance study proved that people who try to text and drive at the same time are 400 percent more distracted than a drunk driver.  Eating used to be the number one driver distraction the last time a study was conducted, followed by talking on a cell phone.  

A distraction could cause a driver to miss seeing a stop sign and cause a devastating accident.  With a solar powered stop sign and their LED flashing red lights, a driver has a greater opportunity of noticing the stop sign then a plain sign without the flashing red lights.

Solar traffic signs have many different uses from emergency room entrances to school zones and work zones, all of which need drivers to slow down and watch their speed in order to practice safe driving near extreme situations or small children. Nearly all state highway departments have implemented strict penalties consisting of high dollar fines and sometimes prison sentences for hitting a highway worker. The ‘slow work zone’ signs are there for a reason and if the orange barrels and cones aren’t enough to slow a speeding car down, then the flashing LED lights on the ‘work zone ahead’ sign should help.