Selecting a Site for the Sign
Selecting a Site for the Sign
The site you select for the sign may vary with the application in which the SafePace 550 radar sign is being
used. However, you should generally adhere to the following guidelines:
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Choose a location where the line of sight from the radar sign to the vehicle will be uninterrupted. Give
consideration to how the location may develop with time. The following types of questions should be
considered:
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Will any trees grow directly in the line of vision?
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Is it likely that road traffic signs will be erected in a position that could obstruct the field of view?
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For solar-powered signs, are the solar panels likely to be blocked by any trees or other structures?
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Install the radar sign directly adjacent to the lane of traffic being targeted since an interfering lane of
traffic may cause inaccurate speed readings.
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Mount the radar sign to a stable and firm structure. Avoid structures that are likely to be affected by
wind or rain. We suggest that you use a 4-inch to 5-inch diameter circular metallic pole, ideally, or a 4-
inch × 4-inch wooden pole. For ‘Telespar’ poles, we strongly recommend that you use the 2-inch variety.
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