Avoid potential budget-destroying low structure collisions by detecting overheight vehicles and alerting drivers to an impending collision ahead.
This innovative Overheight Warning System is designed to reduce major crash factors at low bridges, tunnels, weigh stations, underpasses, parking structures and any low-clearance hazards by:
- Detecting vehicles that won't clear the structure ahead
- Notifying drivers of height restrictions, bringing attention back to the road
- Directing drivers to a safe, alternate route
Proven to minimize the number of accidents caused by overheight vehicles
GUIDE: How To Reduce Overheight Collisions and Maximize ROI
Overheight collisions damage infrastructure, cause major injuries and cost communities millions. Reduce these collisions by investing in overheight warning systems with the best configuration for each location.
In an Alaska DOT survey of 29 U.S. states, 18 said overheight collisions are a significant problem. The average cost of a single overheight collision is $200,000 to $300,000, according to a Texas DOT study.
CASE STUDY: Athens-Clarke County, GA
The City of Athens-Clarke County knew it needed an overheight safety solution due to an increasing number of major strikes occurring at a low-clearance railroad trestle bridge, with one especially harmful collision causing a railroad derailment.
“Every day, [the system has] come on and done what it’s supposed to do.”
– Rodney Rogers
Athens-Clarke County Traffic Signal Supervisor
Overheight Warning Systems In Action
SOLUTIONS BROCHURE
Eliminate unplanned costs associated with overheight incidents by installing an Overheight Warning System. Download our Overheight Solutions Brochure to discover how TAPCO can help eliminate overheight incidents.
Overheight Solutions Brochure
LED-ENHANCED WARNING ALERTS
Reliable, energy efficient and exceptionally versatile, TAPCO-integrated LED-Enhanced Warning Alerts can be integrated with any solar- or AC-powered TAPCO Intelligent Warning System. The use of TAPCO controllers allows for user-specific customization unique to each system.
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Request QuoteDUAL-BEAM OVERHEIGHT SENSORS
Infrared sensors are mounted on either side of the road in advance of the low structure, transmitting infrared beams over the road. When an overheight vehicle load breaks the infrared beams, it immediately activates the system’s warning devices.
- Detects vehicles traveling at low or high speeds
- Determines traffic direction at time of activation
- Sensor height tailored to low-clearance structure of each system
- Can be installed up to 150 feet apart
BLINKERSIGN® FLASHING LED SIGNS
BlinkerSign® Flashing LED signs are edge-lit signs engineered to capture drivers’ attention and decrease the number of overheight collisions. Sign legends can be designed to customer preference.
- Each BlinkerSign® is MUTCD-compliant and flashes in accordance with MUTCD section 2A.07
- Manufactured in Brown Deer, WI, each BlinkerSign® is engineered to withstand the harshest environmental conditions
- LEDs automatically dim based on ambient light, maintaining optimal LED output and extending battery life
BLINKERBEACON™ FLASHING LED BEACONS
BlinkerBeacon™ Flashing LED Beacons provide drivers real-time warning when their vehicle won’t clear the structure ahead.
- MUTCD-compliant options available
- LEDs automatically dim based on ambient light, maintaining optimal LED output and extending battery life
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SYSTEM COMMUNICATION
BLINKERBEAM®
Upon system activation, the BlinkerBeam® transmitter radio sends wireless signals to BlinkerBeam® receiver radios, triggering each associated alert device to activate.
- Range of up to 900 feet and can be extended with optional antenna
- Utilizes 900 MHz frequency-hopping spread spectrum
- Easy-to-read, back-lit LCD display with intuitive joystick control for in-field interface navigation
- Three selectable power levels up to one watt to increase signal distance
- Menu-driven diagnostics for quick set up and configuration
Our systems can be assembled using a variety of BlinkerBeacon™ mounting arrangements to maximize safety at any location.
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DUAL HORIZONTAL
DUAL VERTICAL
FLEX POWER
Flex Power options provide flexible system configuration for multiple applications and power requirements while allowing easy access to control cabinets.
AC POWER
120VAC
Streetlight Power
SOLAR POWER
Any solar TAPCO system can be designed to fit your power or environmental need. Additional options are available upon request.
13-watt solar panel
14Ah battery capacity
* Compatible with warning alerts only. Sensors require additional power for continuous operation.
TOP-OF-POLE SELF-CONTAINED CONTROL CABINETS
Blending seamlessly into the surrounding environment, our Top-Of-Pole Self-Contained Control Cabinets house power supplies for quick installation of warning alerts with no trenching or in-ground wiring needed.
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13-watt solar panel
28Ah battery capacity
- Up to 28Ah of battery power delivers autonomy up to 30 days
- Weighs only 10 pounds; lightweight and easy to install
30-watt solar panel
44Ah battery capacity
- The 12-volt system is engineered to power a larger assortment of warning alert options
- Compact design allows for easy assembly on new or existing posts and poles
CONNECTED VEHICLE
INTERFACE
Add another layer of safety to your system with the Connected Vehicle Interface, an Ethernet interface for TAPCO Overheight Warning Systems to connect with and communicate information to connected vehicle infrastructure, such as typical Road Side Units.
BLINKLINK®
POWERED BY TAPCO
Enhance this system with BlinkLink®, an easy-to-use, cloud-based software application for agencies to remotely manage and monitor their Intelligent Warning Systems.
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