Atlantic Highway Sign - Visibility Back

Drivers require 10.5-14.5 seconds to react to signs, hazards, and other information encountered on the road. At 30 mph, a car will travel 460 feet in 14.5 seconds; at 60 mph, a car will travel 1275 feet - nearly a1/4-mile - in 14.5 seconds.

Easy-to-read signs enhance safety and traffic flow
Being unable to see a street name sign can lead to such dangers as sudden stops and lane changes. High visibility signs allow drivers to see signs well in advance. High visibility signs also improve emergency response.

High visibility signs help all drivers find their way
Every motorist benefits from high visibility street name signs, but these signs are especially helpful for drivers that may be visually impaired in some way. These drivers can be affected by conditions ranging from a dirty windshield to prescription drugs to old age.

A bright sign will stand out in the midst of visual clutter
In urban areas Street names need to stand out among street lamps and commercial signs. To provide this visibility a sign must be bright enough to compete with its surroundings.

Older signs can fade away
As signs age they tend to loose their reflective abilities. Diamond grade™ reflective materials are designed to keep their brightness for a decade or more.