Luminous beaconing for chicane and build-outs

A chicane is a shift in the centre of the carriageway, and a build-out is a narrowing requiring alternating traffic. Both are designed to reduce vehicle speeds in order to improve user safety by forcing drivers to slow down and be more vigilant. They are particularly effective in residential and urban areas where the proximity and density of pedestrians and cyclists mean that moderate speeds are required.

User safety for roads with chicanes

It is crucial that these features do not create additional hazards for vehicles due to aggressive kerbs. To minimise these risks, the addition of lighting devices helps to highlight kerbs and protruding corners, which are particularly likely to be hit by users, especially at night. The use of LED beacons and solar studs provides increased visibility, making chicanes and locks safer for all road users. Microcontrollers can be used to control these lighting devices, ensuring efficient lighting management and adaptation to traffic and ambient light conditions.

Signalling chicanes and build-outs with Eco-Innov LED beacons

When choosing beaconing equipment, it is essential to take into account its exposure to wheel traffic from vehicles and exceptional convoys. The chosen equipment must be robust and resistant to wear and tear, such as polycarbonate screens and stainless steel shells, to guarantee the reliability and long life of the product. Another point to watch out for is the presence of vegetation, which can interfere with the recharging of solar devices. In this case, wired solutions may be more appropriate.

The choice of LED colour is also crucial to ensure good contrast with the ambient lighting, allowing better visibility of chicanes and build-outs.

Innovation and Adaptability

The integration of advanced technologies, such as microcontroller-based control systems, makes it possible to create intelligent, adaptable signalling solutions. These systems can adjust light intensity according to traffic conditions and the environment, optimising visibility and safety. By combining robustness, durability and innovation, beaconing solutions for chicanes and build-outs contribute to safer, more efficient road infrastructures, while meeting the specific needs of each site.

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