There are many reasons why the country has seen an increase in car accidents, especially fatal car accidents in the past five to 10 years.  Many people blame it on large semi-trucks; however the truth is that people are multitasking while they are driving, not paying attention to the roadways and especially the street signs or traffic signs that help people navigate their way safely to their destination.

A solar powered traffic sign comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and directions.  There are directional signs with arrows which point to the left, the right or straight ahead; there are school crossing signs, pedestrian crossing signs, deer crossing signs; railroad crossing ahead signs; emergency vehicle entrance signs; danger ahead street signs and stop signs to name a few. Most solar powered traffic signs come with the option of having three or four red, yellow or orange LED lights that flash on and off to help grab the attention of drivers to the signs so they may heed the warnings of these traffic signs.

Solar power street signs and traffic signs save cities and towns countless untold amounts of taxpayer money in electric and gas as well as the emergency room services because these signs help cut down on the number of accidents from people running through stop signs or speeding near work zone or school areas – all of which could at fatal consequences.

Solar panels safety signs placed on traffic signs helped generate power to three or four LED flashing lights by collecting the sun’s ultraviolet light instead of using costly electricity or high price of gasoline to power a generator, both of which can be unsafe for the environment and those working around these types of signs.  Solar power traffic signs are both safe for the environment and workers who may be working below them or around them.

There will always be distracted drivers on the highways, streets and roadways; however solar paneled traffic signs will help these distracted drivers see warning signs because of their flashing LED lights moreover then they would regular non-flashing signs and this will help to save lives.

New technology and science is behind the new solar powered traffic safety signs which are popping up across the country in order to help save lives when distracted drivers speed through stop signs or ignore other traffic signs and cause accidents.

Countless research studies have been performed on drivers and the conclusion is the number one distraction of drivers today is not cell phones, they came in second, but eating while driving is the number one distraction. Several states are now banning the use of cell phones while a vehicle is in motion and texting while driving is prohibited in a growing number of states because one study provided proof that a person texting is distracted over 400 percent.

Highway departments run by a state or road maintained by local cities and municipalities are switching to the solar powered signs in order to save lives and money on their roadways and highways.  The LED (light emitting diode) flashing lights help to alert drivers to various street signage that they might otherwise miss if distracted or just not paying attention.

This advanced technology places a small solar panel on top of a pole on which a street sign is then attached.  The street sign has four or five LED flashing lights surrounding the various words on the street signs to help attract driver’s line of sight to the sign so that they might obey what the sign is ‘telling’ them and hopefully will save lives.

The advanced technology in solar powered signs allows these signs to be placed anywhere a street sign is needed.  There is no need for cumbersome or dangerous electrical wires, extension cords or expensive gas for generators to make the lights flash because it is all done through the sun’s solar energy.

Besides the solar powered pedestrian crossing sign, other solar powered signs include directional signs - the type with large black arrows - traffic light ahead signs, construction equipment signs, heavy machinery signs, farm equipment signs, dangerous curves ahead, pedestrian crossing signs, deer crossing signs, emergency vehicle exit or entrance signs, dead-end ahead signs or one way only signs and do not enter signs.

A solar powered traffic sign is being placed in many different areas around the country in order to help alert drivers to the stop sign they might have otherwise missed or a danger sign for an entering ambulance or other traffic signs because of natural distractions – like their own thoughts within the car or a distraction from outside of the car – such as ‘rubbernecking’ to see an accident. 

In addition to solar powered traffic signs with the flashing LED lights, there are many different styles of solar safety signs available to construction companies, schools, colleges and universities, hospitals and emergency rooms facilities, fire departments and a city or town.  These solar powered traffic signs use the sun’s power to generate flashing LED lights which help to attract a driver’s attention to the traffic sign so they will adhere to what the sign designates they do.  For example, a solar powered speed limit sign installed near a school will help drivers to realize they are entering a school zone and to begin slowing down to the designated speed limit because they have seen the flashing LED lights that highlight the speed limit on the sign. 

Solar power installation is fairly simple because there is no need for long extension cords for electricity because the solar powered signs take their energy from the sun’s UV rays. 

LED solar sign lights, which are placed on solar traffic signs, help alert motorists to the many different hazards along their path.  Large construction vehicles entering and exiting a highway could have a solar powered traffic sign placed near the road to notify drivers of a construction vehicles impending action. 

Countless construction workplace accidents are down because of solar powered traffic signs where pedestrians and large heavy construction equipment share the roadway.  A driver of large heavy construction equipment may not be able to see a person on the road; however they will be able to see the solar sign panel and the flashing LED lights as they come up to a crosswalk in their work area.  These solar powered traffic signs will help to prevent many accidents.

Solar traffic signs use the sun’s rays to generate power to flashing LED (light emitting diode) lights that surround a word, group of words or an arrow to help draw a driver’s attention to the sign so they could heed its warnings.  Solar powered traffic signs such as yield, stop, traffic light ahead or pedestrian crossing signs are all equipped with the flashing LED lights in order to alert motorists who may not be paying attention for one reason or another.

Other solar traffic signs include deer crossing, heavy equipment crossing, danger signs, farm equipment crossing signs, hospital zone ahead, school zones, work zones, reduce speed ahead signs or any type of metal traffic sign can be designed as a solar traffic sign to include flashing LED lights for more alertness from drivers and pedestrians which have been shown to save lives and money.

Solar powered signs work great in hazardous weather conditions like fog, rain or snow; therefore they would be perfect for a construction site or works zone.  These solar powered signs with the flashing LED lights are made of durable materials that stand up to being knocked over or accidentally dragged around by a truck.  Construction zones always have a lot going on and workers may not always be alert to watching where they are going or aware of a truck about to pass them because they have ear plugs and a hard hat on.

Solar powered safety signs save cities, towns and municipalities countless thousands of taxpayer dollars per year in energy costs because they are solar powered which means they use the sun’s energy to power the flashing LED lights.  And LED lights last much longer than regular light bulbs or battery operated light bulbs, therefore the solar powered signs are a good investment for many cities and towns.

In addition to saving energy, solar powered traffic signs and safety signs save lives by alerting pedestrians to oncoming traffic or alerting motorists to crossing pedestrians, deer or other obstacles that may impair their driving ability.  Solar powered signs are a good investment for any city or town in order to save both lives and energy costs.

In these economic hard times many municipalities, cities, towns and states are looking to save money along their highways and roadways in addition to saving the lives of the many thousands of distracted drivers that are on the rise due to cell phone use which has now been banned in several cities and states.

One of the better solutions to come along for the cities and towns to combat their economic hard times, in addition to helping save lives, is the LED safety signs.  The LED safety signs are solar powered through the sun’s energy and therefore do not cost the community anything to run on a daily basis and maintenance is very low and limited on these durable signs.  The signs come in a variety of traffic appropriate signs including solar powered stop signs, solar powered railroad crossing signs, solar powered pedestrian crossing signs, solar powered deer crossing signs, solar powered emergency exits and entrances signs, solar powered warning signs and solar powered directional signs.

The solar sign lights are LED powered which are brighter lights and last longer than fluorescent lights and can be generated through the sun’s power therefore saving electricity.  The idea behind solar sign flashing lights is that they draw the attention of a driver, who might be distracted through something in the car such as changing the radio station or talking to a passenger or lost in their own thoughts, back to the reality of driving.  The flashing lights catch the driver’s attention and hopefully that will heed the warnings of the traffic signs with the flashing LED lights on them.  For example, if there is a traffic sign that says ‘slow children at play’ with four bright LED lights flashing, one in each corner of the sign, this would be hard to miss even by a driver who is not paying attention because the flashing bright lights are designed to capture a drivers attention.

Solar powered safety signs have many applications and can be used in construction work zones where people and heavy equipment need to walk and drive on the same path.  The flashing LED lights on the safety signs alert the heavy equipment drivers to oncoming traffic or pedestrian crossings to help avoid accidents and fatalities because the driver is placed so high up on the machinery that they often times cannot see the ground in front of them.

 Solar gas detectors and solar safety signs can be found in and around airports to help keep workers and travelers safe.  A solar gas detector is perfect for an airport application because of all the different toxins airplanes give off from their engines, some even while idling and others give off fumes just after shutdown. 

It is important to have solar gas detectors and safety signs for the employees and passengers at the airport to warn them of any possible accidents.  Solar gas detectors do not need costly generators that may contain gas or diesel fuels and therefore are cleaner for the environment.  Solar gas detectors will alert employees in case of the gas leak that could be harmful to airport employees or an airport traveler before the leak becomes hazardous to their health.

Solar signs use the sun’s energy to run LED flashing lights so that more people are aware of the safety signs and pay attention to them better than a regular safety sign with no flashing lights.

The combination of solar safety signs and solar gas detectors are perfect for the airport because of their portability, safety warning capabilities that could save lives when detecting gas and stopping accidents where safety signs with the LED flashing lights are placed.  The airport has hundreds of places that could benefit from solar gas detectors, such as the airplane maintenance area as well as luggage and passenger check-in areas in case of terrorist attack by lethal gases. The safety signs can be placed throughout the airport, both indoors and outdoors, to warn workers and passengers of potential dangers from oncoming golf carts, luggage carriers, and other heavy equipment.

Solar signs are safer signs because they are powered by the sun, and they don’t use power lines. The pedestrian crossing signs, stop signs, and yield sings are all traffic signs that promote safety and help to prevent accidents. Solar signs can flash for more than two weeks without the sun. Even blackouts won’t stop these signs from working.  This is an additional safety benefit that sun power provides.

 The solar powered stop sign has four flashing LED lights that continuously flash.  This sign is much easier to see than a regular stop sign, especially at night. These lit signs shine through fog and are visible when it rains. They make it safer for pedestrians to cross the street after dark. The solar powered pedestrians signs are another safety advantage for pedestrians and some have the newer alternating flash, which gets more attention from drivers.  These safety signs are very important to use in industrial areas, where accidents are more likely to happen. These signs are made specifically for industrial and petrochemical plants which help prevent many accidents at work. Sometimes signs are made to prevent accidents, or made specifically for certain traffic or terrain conditions. An example is a sign that lets drivers know that a fire truck is pulling onto the highway, which drivers couldn’t otherwise see because of a hill blocking their view. The fire truck driver uses a remote to make the sign flash as he is leaving his station, which alerts drivers whose view is otherwise blocked by the hill.

Solar powered stop signs use LED technology to keep children safer as people drive through school zones. The flashing lights draw more of the driver’s attention to the sign than an ordinary stop sign. The movement and light stands out, whereas a standard stop sign is more easily ignored. It doesn’t prompt the driver like a flashing sign does.

A flashing pedestrian sign helps school crossing guards protect children going to and from school.  The various safety signs powered by the sun ensure that there is less power lines in a school zone.  This is important when storms occur because there are less power lines to go down and cause a safety hazard. A solar sign for pedestrian crossing can help prevent accidents and injuries of school children. A safety sign that flashes will get a child’s attention much faster than an ordinary sign. After all, kids are busy playing and horsing around when they are outside and they need additional help to keep safe and injury free. A solar sign for all of the school safety requirements is much more environmentally friendly. It uses a renewable resource and it keeps going when there is a brownout or black out so a child’s safety isn’t jeopardized because the source of power is down.  If a pedestrian crossing sign, stop sign, or yield sign is needed by a school, the sun powered signs are the best choice. They work in all types of weather and can be seen through fog.

School crossing zones and construction areas can be a hazardous place for children and workers.  Construction areas, especially those along the highway, are especially dangerous for the workers who are trying to better the streets for the drivers.  Traditional, unlit signs that say stop or slow down do not always work even in their bright colors.

One way to reduce risk and increase exposure is through LED solar safety signs.  LED safety signs bring attention to hazardous areas such as the school crossing or construction areas by using solar power panels to generate flashing LED lights that surround the letters on the sign.  This has been proven to attract more attention than a normal sign without flashing lights.  Additionally, since the solar safety signs use the sun’s power they are maintenance-free and are eco-friendly which makes sense in this global warming atmosphere of today’s planetary condition.  There is no electricity needed and therefore the school or construction company or municipality that places the signs in the streets saves money.

When people driving in cars see the flashing LED lights, their attention is diverted to the sign and they are more likely to do what it says like stop, slow down, beware of high-voltage lines, oncoming fire trucks or anything that may be of danger to the them as they driver to protect themselves as well as to protect others such as construction workers, pedestrians or schoolchildren.

There are a number of signs available including solar powered stop signs, vehicle directional instructions, pedestrian safety, plant turnarounds, parking lot safety, school zone safety and homeland security safety signs.  Custom-designed signs are also available to meet unique needs.  If a company or school has a budget concern, there are rent to own signs that many cities are using today. The signs will be put in place and monthly payments are taken until the units are paid off.

The school bell will ring for thousands of students with the start of another school year in August or September. That’s what makes safety signs so important. Solar school signs are one of the latest inventions that are designed to reduce accidents and injuries on school grounds and require no maintenance. Our signs can be seen in all types of weather and offer features such as continuous flashing that make school grounds visible day or night.