Traffic & Safety Blog

Managing the Masses with Crowd Control Products

The holiday season brings more vehicle traffic, busier retail establishments, and additional foot traffic – oftentimes from people who are unfamiliar with the area. As a business owner, you welcome the additional business.

Back to School Safety: Controlling Arrival and Dismissal Traffic

With the upcoming school year starting, now is the time to assess drop-off/pick-up routes for possible improvements. Remember that safety risks can be present, even in well-designed school zones. Parent drivers sometimes disregard basic etiquette as they maneuver for position during arrival or dismissal times.

Tips on Reducing Child Heatstroke Deaths in Vehicles

by Jim Rollins, Graphic Designer for SA-SO Signs & Safety

Summer has arrived and it is important to remember the dangers of hot cars. There have been 11 hot car related deaths already this year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), hot vehicles are the number one non-crash killer of children under 14 years of age, with children under one year being the most common victims.

Show your Patriotic Pride on Independence Day: Flying the Stars & Stripes

July 4th, the day we celebrate our nation’s independence, is fast approaching. Independence Day was first declared a federal holiday in 1941, although the tradition of celebration actually goes back to 1777, when Congress observed the first anniversary of America’s independence with a fireworks show over Philadelphia.

Summertime Fun in the Sun: Prioritizing Safety on the Road

Summer has arrived, bringing with it warmer weather and long-awaited vacation plans.

Texas Open-Carry Signage: What You Need to Know

On January 1, 2016, Texas state law went into effect to allow the open carry of handguns by licensed individuals in the same places where concealed carry is allowed (with some exceptions).

Speed Bumps vs. Speed Humps

To ensure the safety of both drivers and pedestrians in your parking lot, garage, or other drive-through areas, controlling speed is essential. And while speed limit signs can be effective, solutions that force drivers to slow down — speed bumps and speed humps, also known as "traffic calming" devices — offer an increased level of safety.

Sunny Side of the Street

When we think about "green energy," we usually think of the energy that powers homes, office buildings, and cars. But have you ever thought about how green energy — solar energy in particular — can power products like traffic beacons, security lighting, and flashing signs? For many of us, the word "solar" conjures up visions of big, clumsy panels and questionable dependability.

But new technology has made solar panels more compact, reliable, and affordable than ever before — a natural choice for powering outdoor signs, lights, and signals.

The Impact of Solar Powered Flashing Beacons

by Melyssa Prince, ABC, Marketing Director for SA-SO Signs & Safety

Even though many cities have enacted laws that forbid using mobile devices while driving, many drivers continue to do so. Coupled with traditional driving distractions such as eating, changing the radio station, and applying make-up; drivers are more distracted today than ever before. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, at any given time, 11 percent of drivers are talking on a cell phone. These factors make public road travel dangerous for drivers as well as pedestrians. The United States Department of Transportation reports that cell phones are involved in 1.6 million automobile accidents each year that result in the deaths of thousands of people (Source: http://www.dontextdrive.com/statistics).