Anti-glare Beacon / Guidance Post
Directional Buoys and Anti-Glare Systems – Advanced Solutions for Guidance and Road Safety
Ensuring optimal visibility and correct guidance for drivers at night or in adverse weather conditions are critical elements for preventing road accidents. On national roads, highways, or in areas with sharp turns, the use of directional buoys helps to pre-signify the correct trajectory and obstacles in traffic in advance. These visual guidance systems are essential for delineating traffic directions and organizing vehicle flows in high-risk areas. A major problem on multi-lane roads or highways is night-time glare caused by the headlights of oncoming vehicles. To eliminate this danger, the installation of anti-glare buoys on traffic separators (concrete or metal barriers) reduces the reflection of blinding light, providing drivers with enhanced visual comfort and improved reaction time. If you wish to complement your project's infrastructure with other essential traffic management equipment, we invite you to explore our general category of parking solutions. To discover our entire portfolio of approved safety and road signaling elements, feel free to visit the main page of Atto Trafic.Top Features of Guidance and Visual Protection Systems
- Reduction of Glare Effect: The models of anti-glare buoys act as a protective screen between traffic directions, blocking the direct beam of light from headlights without obstructing the lateral visibility of the driver.
- Exceptional Retroreflective Signaling: Each guiding post or directional buoy is equipped with high-performance reflective film (the correct visibility class), ensuring early detection from long distances.
- Shape Memory and Flexibility: Made from polyethylene or elastic composite plastics, the buoys return to their original shape in the event of a light impact, minimizing damage to vehicles and reducing replacement costs.
- Structural Resistance at High Speeds: The aerodynamic profile of the buoys is designed to withstand strong air currents generated by heavy traffic and vehicles traveling at high speeds on highways.
? Frequently asked questions
Where is the installation of anti-glare beacons mandatory or recommended?
These systems are primarily installed on central separation zones of traffic directions (New Jersey type concrete barriers or metal barriers) on highways, express roads, bridges, viaducts, or in tight curves where the angle of headlights from the opposite direction directly hits the windshield of drivers.<\/p>
What role do these directional beacons play in construction zones or works?
In areas where traffic is temporarily diverted, directional beacons with arrows or inclined bands clearly indicate to drivers the lane they should align with. They create a continuous visual barrier that prevents accidental entry of vehicles into the workers' workspace.<\/p>
What materials are these guide posts made of and how do they withstand weather conditions?
Our products are injected from high-density polymers (HDPE) with special anti-UV additives. This treatment prevents material discoloration due to prolonged sun exposure and prevents the posts from becoming brittle during extremely cold winters. They are also completely immune to the action of salt and snow removal substances.<\/p>
How is the installation of beacons on existing barriers carried out?
The systems designed for barriers come equipped with metal or hard plastic supports that are mechanically fixed with screws directly on the top side of the concrete barriers or through clamping systems for metal barriers. The installation is quick and does not affect the structural integrity of the barrier.<\/p>
28 years of experience in road safety
Atto Trafic supplies complete road signage and safety equipment — signs, traffic signs, markings, parking barriers, speed bumps, mirrors, bollards and accessories.
- Durable products, compliant with STAS and SR EN
- ISO 9001 / 14001 / 27001 / 20671 certified
- Constant stock, delivery in 1-3 working days
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