Variable message Signs for traffic

The variable message signals and screens have already become usual on the roads, some are merely advertising, but others, such as traffic ones, have an important function to commit to and that’s the reason why it is advisable that they are always in the best conditions.

Variable message signals are useful for reminding drivers the importance of respecting traffic regulations and usually display information such as the maximum speed of the road or remind them of the obligation to wear a seat belt. But in addition, they are the best way to report incidents that affect traffic, such as works on the way that are being carried out, a vehicle breakdown or the fact that an accident has occurred.

Traffic panels have been present on the roads for many years, but it’s important to still innovate its technology continuously. Nowadays, the current trend is to achieve panels that are much easier to handle and maintain, and therefore that have more energetic efficiency, without quitting good visibility.

The most popular solution to update VMS is the replacement kit: changing the electronic display and control boards of the sign. This update makes possible to replace the old and complex network of cables with a simple board that makes maintenance easier and therefore also cheaper.

The boards incorporate the latest technology in LEDs that significantly reduce the energy consumption of each sign, also requiring less maintenance than traditional signals. Moreover, changing the electronic display of the signals represents a double saving, both energy and maintenance.

But this is not its only advantage: an LED panel allows better visibility for drivers without producing glare due to its intensity, which in turn contributes to improving road security.