Temporary Traffic Lights: Understanding the Technology, Misconceptions, and Industry Insights

Where power cables cross the carriageway, a cable crossing protector must be used where vehicles have to pass over the cable. ‘Ramp’ and ‘Ramp ahead’ signs must be used where the cable protector exceeds 15 mm in height, and the ‘Ramp’ signs should be placed adjacent to the cable crossing. ITS(UK) has recently launched a campaign to highlight the urgent need to renew our infrastructure of traffic signals and related technologies. Integrate your UltraLight™ signals with any of SRL’s Variable Message Signs to provide road users with warnings or instructions leading up to the approach of a site. The upgraded software and hardware featured in UltraLight™ guarantees an improved user experience and provides a simpler navigation and setup process. UltraLight™ comes equipped with a five bullet lock design as standard providing peace of mind that your signals are protected and a guaranteed uninterrupted operation.

Every service vehicle is equipped with necessary spare parts, ensuring your traffic lights are operational as quickly as possible. We are proud to offer free on-site servicing and maintenance, from twice-weekly to monthly visits, based on hire volumes. Our skilled operatives inspect, test, and service all systems to meet safety and government standards.

TOPAS 2540A Compliance

Temporary traffic lights play a vital role in ensuring road safety and smooth traffic flow during periods of roadworks, special events, or emergency situations. Unlike permanent traffic lights, these lights are designed to be portable and adaptable to various traffic scenarios. They are generally battery-operated but can also be solar-powered or connected to mains electricity for longer durations. By efficiently regulating traffic, they minimise disruption, reduce congestion, and ensure smooth travel in both directions.

Temporary Traffic Lights: Understanding the Technology, Misconceptions, and Industry Insights

• Improve your site safety with our range of CCTV cameras, ideal for works, events and more.
• We’re proud to provide advanced, reliable portable traffic signals and intelligent semi-permanent traffic solutions to meet a wide range of traffic management needs.
• Integrate your UltraLight™ signals with any of SRL’s Variable Message Signs to provide road users with warnings or instructions leading up to the approach of a site.

Using AutoGreen Technology and industry leading communications to create safer, greener and more efficient road works. Discover how our tailored approach aligns with your project requirements and experience a service like no other through our commitment to reliability and innovation. Connect the SRL Remote Control to your UltraLight™ signals with the receiver to allow manual operation of signals from a safe distance away from site. With the enhanced battery life of UltraLight™, your sites can go longer without the need for maintenance or battery exchanges.

As well as meeting the standard approvals, UltraLight™ is one of the only portable traffic signals on the market to meet SRL solar panels the stringent TOPAS 2540A standards. At SRL Traffic Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering flexible, top-notch temporary traffic solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Whether you need short-term equipment for a project, a long-term hire solution, or wish to purchase state-of-the-art traffic systems, we offer a comprehensive range of options to suit your requirements.

Additionally, our solutions help you meet regulatory requirements, avoiding potential fines or legal complications for non-compliance. Whether you’re dealing with lane closures, single carriageways, or busy areas, our temporary traffic light systems offer a reliable solution for safe and effective traffic control. We’re proud to provide advanced, reliable portable traffic signals and intelligent semi-permanent traffic solutions to meet a wide range of traffic management needs.

But with so many options and industry terms floating around, it can be hard to know where to start. UltraLight™ ensures your portable traffic lights stay operational for longer, reducing the need for frequent maintenance and battery changes. You can further enhance battery life by integrating SRL Solar PLUS® to the signal (an optional add on). SiigSense™ redefines, delivering industry firsts to portable traffic signal operation, such as the hi-tech SiigSense™ touch screen controller, Prioritised Demand Strategy (PDS) and Adaptive Ambient Diming (AAD). The results are improved traffic flow, ease of operation, real time system reporting, reductions in operating costs, time onsite and numerous environment benefits.

With one of Europe’s largest fleets of Intelligent Temporary Systems and over 25 years of expertise, we offer everything from short-term hires to long-term rentals and sales of cutting-edge traffic technology. Beyond equipment, our comprehensive support services ensure every deployment operates seamlessly. We embrace a circular economy by refurbishing materials to reduce raw material demand and offer sustainable, cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. Our process diverts traffic light waste from landfills by comprehensively testing, repairing, and salvaging functional parts, while non-reusable components are properly recycled to further minimize waste.