Frequently Asked Questions about Radar Speed Signs

Radarsign’s speed signs give drivers notice that they are speeding. Radar speed signs work by sign shifting the brain out of the alpha state where the brain is aware but relaxed into the beta state where the brain is alert and focused. As a result, the driver responds to the flashing speed alert and slows down. Tests repeatedly show that speeders WILL slow down over 80% of the time when alerted by a radar sign. Typical speed reductions are 10-20%, and overall compliance with the posted speed limit will go up by 30-60%.

Radarsign offers AC, battery, or solar power models in a variety of display sizes.

You can choose to have the sign in operation either 24/7, or at timed intervals throughout the day. The standard timers will allow the sign to adjust for different school zone speed limits for specific times of the day and week. Neighborhoods often have the sign display off after 10 or 11 pm and turn back on around 5 am. Even with the sign display off, vehicle data can still be collected.

With most solar powered radar signs on the market today, the larger the LED display, the more power it consumes. The 14″ to 24″ displays often require multiple 28-40 amp batteries.  In addition, larger 80 to 120 watt solar panels are required to ensure 24/7 operation of the sign.

However, because of the power efficient design of our solar powered radar signs, Radarsign’s solar models only two 18-amp hour batteries and a single 50 watt to 80 watt panel is required. Our signs have less energy requirements and can run up to three weeks without solar recharging.

Yes. Our battery powered TC-400 radar speed sign is our most mobile option and is the easiest to move between various pole locations. The radar speed sign only weighs 24 lbs. Each sign comes with a universal mounting bracket that can be installed on almost any size/style of pole. You will just need to purchase additional mounting brackets for each of the poles where you want to move the sign. Moving the radar speed sign is as simple as unlocking it from one pole location and moving it to another.

There are best practices to follow when installing a radar speed sign to assure maximum effectiveness. Please refer to our best practices guidelines when installing or placing a sign.

That depends. If you are an HOA and your neighborhood has a couple of handy volunteers, the cost could be zero. If you need to recruit a couple of local public works employees to moonlight the job, then count on a few hundred dollars per sign. If you choose to hire a contractor, then the price goes up even more. For municipalities that purchase a sign, local public works employees would do the installation.

Radarsign radar speed signs have a maximum speed cutoff feature, when enabled, causes the sign to go blank when the user selected cutoff speed is reached.

Yes. All Radarsign models are constructed with a heavy-duty aircraft aluminum housing and have an armored, aluminum Bashplate™ protecting the LEDs and internal components, making our signs the most vandal resistant signs available. Even 40 caliber bullets fired from point blank range did not penetrate the Bashplate™ and do massive internal damage to sign.

No. All of our signs are certified under FCC Part 15 regulations and do not require an operating license.

Radarsign, LLC warrants that all models of our radar sign series will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months beginning on the date of product shipment from Radarsign. An extended 3^rd year warranty is also an available option.