Traffic

Highway variable message signs

Data Display manufactures a wide range of highway variable message signs (VMS) suitable for a whole host of traffic management applications. Both the size and the type of the display can be configured for the particular application in terms of the size of the road, the viewing distances required and the type of messages to be displayed.

All highway displays feature robust, all-weather IP65 housings and are designed to withstand vibration. Integral light sensors control the brightness of the image to ensure clear, non-dazzling messages will retain optimum visibility in all operating conditions, even direct sunlight and adverse weather conditions. Our signs are also designed to conform to the company's UK Highways Agency's TR2136 Approval, where required.

Highway signs can also be fitted with a speed detection device allowing a message to be displayed when a speed threshold is exceeded. A recent project involved fitting the display with a speed-activated sensor to warn traffic to slow down on-coming traffic on the approach to a roundabout on a fast dual carriageway.

A speed activated highway display, programmed to display message as traffic approaches to gain the drivers attention.
Highway VMS capable of displaying both text and/or graphics.
This project featured a bi-colour full matrix display allowing text and or/graphic images to be displayed using 3,000mcd Ultrabright LEDs
In the Netherlands, LED VMS is used to direct drivers on the motorways.
These full matrix VMS displays have recently been installed on the Amsterdam ring road and allow up to 3 lines of text and symbols to be displayed using 3 LEDs per pixel
  • A UK highway approved multi line VMS electronic display installed in Stratford using LED technology.
  • This 2 line by 18 character highway display uses ten LEDs per pixel to ensure high visibility.
  • Using LED technology, the freely programmable display of the highway VMS ensures unlimited application possibilities.
  • Full matrix VMS, capable of displaying both bi-colour messages and images and featuring four flashing lanterns.
  • Full matrix VMS combining variable text supported by bi-colour warning symbols and two red and amber flashing lanterns in each corner.

Trailer mounted displays

Such displays are extremely versatile as they can be easily and quickly deployed at short notice to get information to drivers when and where they need it. The unit is easily transportable and can be used time and time again. This offers the flexibility to warn drivers in advance of temporary events which are likely to impact on traffic such as diversions, accidents, expected congestion, road closures, road-works or contra-flows.

These displays also prove to be invaluable in the effective regulation of traffic during an event, where traffic can become highly congested. This may include effective route signage to direct people to the event or creating diversionary or alternative routes to successfully manage traffic congestion or simply just informing motorists of potential delays or to have tickets ready on arrival.

The display is mounted on a central hydraulic-powered pillar for raising and lowering and is capable of displaying both text and pictograms. Our signs are extremely reliable and user friendly and have a range of remote programming options, thus reducing the need for on-site supervision.

Displays may be powered by battery, solar power or mains supply and built-in sensors control the display’s brightness levels to ensure clear, non-dazzling messages. Furthermore, the sign can be fitted with a speed-activated detector which activates the display to flash warning messages to alert the driver.

We can offer a wide range of highway variable message signs suitable for a whole host of traffic management applications, please contact us to discuss your particular requirements in further detail.

  • 40 x 40 pixel trailer mounted electronic displays allow various traffic signs to be displayed at temporary locations.
  • 48 x 32 pixel trailer electronic display, capable of depicting lines of variable text or various traffic symbols.
  • Full matrix pixel trailer mounted electronic display featuring pictogram using ultra-bright LEDs.
  • Large solar powered trailer electronic display.

Interactive traffic signs

Our range of vehicle activated signs are designed to interact with drivers and immediately influence their behaviour. When presented with real time information, they are encouraged to make more informed decisions about their current driving behaviour such as approaching hazards at safe speeds and adhering to speed limits.

Data Display provides a comprehensive range of speed reactive signs which have proved invaluable for critical areas such as around schools, residential areas and hospitals where pedestrian crossings may not be sufficient to reduce accident rates. They are also a proven means of alerting drivers to sudden changes in speed limit changes and of dangerous bends.

Signs have an adjustable speed setting, which can be adapted to suit local regulatory and operating requirements and are capable of displaying both text and pictograms. Equipped with an automatic brightness control, our LED displays will remain visible in all operating conditions, even direct sunlight. Units do not require routine maintenance and are powered by mains supply as standard but, solar and wind powered options are also available.

  • LED displays can feature either pictograms and/or text to maximise the impact of the safety warning.
  • An LED speed reactive VMS is extremely popular in reducing driver speed.
  • Interactive traffic LED display.