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North America Traffic’s Solar Powered Traffic Signal Used to Control Traffic at Mines

Port Colborne, ON

North America Traffic recently began supplying their Portable Solar Powered Traffic Signals (model: RCF 3.4) to mining companies to control truck traffic flow at mining operations in the United States.

The signal uses microwave detectors to detect the large earth moving vehicles approaching an intersection within the mine. Once a heavy truck is detected, the RCF 3.4 signals stop the light duty vehicles with a red light until the heavy truck passes through the intersection. A large flasher on top of each signal informs truck drivers that the vehicles are stopped.

Using the RCF 3.4 to combat the current lack of regulated traffic flow in mines increases safety in mining operations and because the RCF 3.4 is solar and battery powered, there are no installation costs. The signal operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week in sunny geographical locations. It is portable and can be transferred to various locations as needed.

“We see an opportunity to make a positive impact on the inherent danger posed by heavy rock trucks mingling with light duty vehicles,” says Peter Vieveen, president North America Traffic.

About North America Traffic 

North America Traffic was launched as R.C. Flagman in 1993 when Peter Vieveen built the world’s first Remote Controlled Flagman™ out of his garage. At the time, Mr. Vieveen was a senior estimator in the construction industry with over 25 years of construction experience. He understood the importance of reducing costs while increasing safety. North America Traffic now operates a full production facility, and its products have been used on over 1,500 projects across North America. Today, it is the world leader in traffic control systems, with 8 different models of portable traffic signals and flagging systems to meet all traffic control needs. For more information, visit www.NorthAmericaTraffic.com.