Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) have long been used in warning, safety, and caution signage and to communicate messages with drivers. Our LED signs introduce bright, visible lighting to ensure messages are legible in all weather conditions without any glare that can obstruct drivers’ vision.
All LED road signage units within our extensive catalogues comply with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD), and we can provide expert guidance to assist with the planning, consent, and strategic implementation of new signage and road safety systems as required.
All LED road signage units within our extensive catalogues comply with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD), and we can provide expert guidance to assist with the planning, consent, and strategic implementation of new signage and road safety systems as required.
Choosing LED speed control panels, flashing beacons at intersections and school crossings, and within vehicle-activated signage is an excellent way to draw attention and ensure information is clear, with low-energy usage and long-life bulbs to reduce maintenance and replacement costs.
A revolutionary concept that removes the need for fixed aspect signage – delivering multiple message types in a single sign.
Variable Message Signs are used to convey accurate information to the travelling public and more.
A revolutionary concept that removes the need for fixed aspect signage – delivering multiple message types in a single sign.
Interactive Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) triangular warning display
Overheight detection systems are a highly accurate solution capable of detecting vehicles using break beam or bi-directional technology.
A revolutionary concept that removes the need for fixed aspect signage – delivering multiple message types in a single sign.
Warn drivers of temporary reduced speed limits around schools and educational campuses with Part Time Speed Limit Enforcement Display Signs.
Flashing Speed Enforcement School Signs ideal to support School Street schemes.
A revolutionary concept that removes the need for fixed aspect signage – delivering multiple message types in a single sign.
Vehicle activated signage to measure the speed of oncoming vehicles.
A revolutionary concept that removes the need for fixed aspect signage – delivering multiple message types in a single sign.
Speed control signs or speed warning signs can be triggered by all vehicles or only those exceeding a pre-determined safe speed.
The perfect LED alternating display sign suitable for Highways, Waterways, Wig-Wag, Level Crossing and Fire Station applications.
DayBright PLUS Enhanced Pedestrian Zebra Crossing Equipment
LED traffic signs are used in any environment where supervisors, managers, owners and highway officers need to communicate key information, including:
Level Crossings and Waterways: LED lights can activate when a vehicle approaches or be programmed to follow a sequence on demand, providing bright, unmissable warnings, cautions and alerts to ensure drivers slow down.
Public Roads and Highways: Using LED lighting can significantly augment driver reactions to static signage by conveying the speed they are travelling, advising if they are close to breaching the speed limit and warning about hazards or features.
Construction and Developments: The visibility of LED signs is essential in higher-risk environments, where construction equipment, earth-moving vehicles and excavations mean clear instructions and information are key to visitor safety.
Car Parking Facilities: Variable signage can share information about directions, parking permissions, opening and closing times, and whether car parks currently have spaces available.
High-Hazard Crossings: LED signage is often used around controlled speed zones, such as adjacent to pedestrian crossings with a history of accidents and near school entrances, enhancing awareness during peak periods.
Adding beacons to existing statutory speed and warning displays or erecting LED vehicle-activated signs alongside existing caution signage can also reinforce driver compliance.
The categories below summarise the multiple types of LED traffic signs within our ranges. You are welcome to get in touch for more tailored advice about the most suitable units for your intended application.
Variable Message Signs (VMS)
Variable message signs are ideal for use in settings where the information, notices, instructions and warnings issued to drivers and other road users may need to change. That may be because of driving conditions, congestion, varied speed limits or based on the behaviour of the driver.
Models include our highly versatile Mini Matrix, which can replace multiple types of one-message signs, alongside Car Park Guidance Signage and the Variable Message Sign, which uses advanced LED lighting to display clear messaging.
Vehicle-Activated Signs (VAS)
Using radar sign technology, VAS adjusts the message, warning or speed notification based on accurate vehicle detection and speed analytics, ensuring that the cautions or signage displayed is contextual and relevant.
VAS products include the Mini Matrix, our Triangular Warning Sign, Speed Control Signs and the Overheight Warning Sign, which logs vehicle dimensions alongside speeds.
Speed Control Signs
Flashing LED signs notify drivers immediately if they are exceeding the speed limit, with custom messaging to instruct them to slow down, thank drivers who adhere to the speed limit, or raise awareness of upcoming junctions or reduced-speed zones.
Our LED speed control options include the classic Speed Control Sign, often used next to fixed mandatory plates advising of the maximum speed limit, and the variable messaging Mini Matrix system, which can be adapted to any setting or driver messaging requirements.
Speed Indicator Signs
Speed indication signs reinforce good driver behaviour and highlight scenarios where the speed limit changes. These might occur where drivers must reduce their speed due to a road feature such as a tight corner or weak bridge and where speeding is common due to the layout of the road.
Varied speed indicator signs include the Mini Matrix and Speed Indicator Devices, which have effective results when drivers know they are exceeding the speed limit or approaching the maximum speed and are advised that their speed has been calculated and logged.
School Safety Signs
Traffic management and speed controls are imperative around school entrances, especially along roads with temporarily lower maximum speeds during arrival and departure times or that apply only during term time.
LED school safety signage options include our Part-Time Speed Limit Enforcement Display, unmissable LED Twin Amber Flashers to draw attention to caution signage, the Mini Matrix and the classic School Street Plate Sign fitted with flashing lights.
LED Crossing Equipment
Installing LED-equipped signage and lighting close to crossings can draw attention to instructions and warnings, give drivers extended braking time before they reach a crossing, and improve the visibility of signage at crossings in dark or overcast weather.
Crossing equipment and signage include the DayBright PLUS Belisha Beacon, a halo light with super-bright LEDs for augmented visibility that can be angled to ensure maximum exposure to drivers approaching from both sides.
Waterway Signals and Signs
Signage with LED illuminations for waterways and adjacent traffic includes the Waterways Signal, which we produce as an approved supplier for the Canal and River Trust. It incorporates alternative LED displays that perform a pre-configured sequence to alert drivers.
Our Waterway Wigwag signs are equally versatile. They have an adjustable mounting bracket and LED lights that flash to ensure road users have ample time to slow down when approaching a level crossing, waterway, or fire station and need to give way or wait.
Level Crossings and Waterways: LED lights can activate when a vehicle approaches or be programmed to follow a sequence on demand, providing bright, unmissable warnings, cautions and alerts to ensure drivers slow down.
Public Roads and Highways: Using LED lighting can significantly augment driver reactions to static signage by conveying the speed they are travelling, advising if they are close to breaching the speed limit and warning about hazards or features.
Construction and Developments: The visibility of LED signs is essential in higher-risk environments, where construction equipment, earth-moving vehicles and excavations mean clear instructions and information are key to visitor safety.
Car Parking Facilities: Variable signage can share information about directions, parking permissions, opening and closing times, and whether car parks currently have spaces available.
High-Hazard Crossings: LED signage is often used around controlled speed zones, such as adjacent to pedestrian crossings with a history of accidents and near school entrances, enhancing awareness during peak periods.
Adding beacons to existing statutory speed and warning displays or erecting LED vehicle-activated signs alongside existing caution signage can also reinforce driver compliance.
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How Can We Help Slow Down Traffic?
Advanced LED technology within road signage is a proven way to effectively reduce speeds, improve awareness of accident blackspots and hazards, and ensure drivers are conscious that they are within a controlled zone where speeds are likely to be monitored.
Research shows that vehicle-activated signs, for example, result in reductions of between 10% and 20% in average driver speeds, while drivers far in excess of the speed limit reduce by over 30% in areas with high visibility speed compliance signs.
Why Use LED Road Signage to Improve Safety?LEDs are widely used in signage because they use a pixel display format, which provides a flat digital display. This format provides sufficient lighting to make lettering and numbers stand out even in dark conditions without being difficult to see in bright daylight or creating a distracting glare.
How Can LED Road Sign Colours Be Used Strategically?
Incorporating familiar colours, such as red for a warning or stop instruction, amber/yellow for caution and green to indicate an open access point, can help, where red warning beacons by level crossings or amber/yellow flashing lights on a road safety sign provide instant improvements in driver awareness.

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