Safe warnings

Canadian firm Carmanah Technologies reports strong demand for its sophisticated solar LED flashing beacons. The units have been used to improve safety for school zones in a Canadian city.
February 17, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Installing Flashing Beacons from Carmanah Technologies around hazard areas is said to reduce accident risk
Canadian firm 2798 Carmanah Technologies reports strong demand for its sophisticated solar LED flashing beacons. The units have been used to improve safety for school zones in a Canadian city.

The R829 dual-flashing amber LED solar traffic beacons are designed specifically for school applications and help reduce vehicle speeds that are approaching the school zones from residential areas. Where vehicle speeds exceed safe levels, the system can provide driver warnings.

Studies have shown that flashing beacons increase visibility of marked signage and reduce vehicle speeds by up to 8-11km/h. Solar flashing beacons, such as the Carmanah R829 model, also eliminate the need to wire or trench at the site which reduces traffic disruption and work crew time and costs.
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