New Vehicle Mounted Warning System For Cyclists

Vehicle safety technology company, Innovative Safety Systems Ltd ISS, has developed a system to warn cyclists when HGVs, refuse trucks and large vehicles are turning left. Statistics show that cyclist injuries caused by collisions with HGVs are much more likely to be serious or fatal. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Road Accidents ROSPA reported that the percentage of cyclist fatalities caused by crashes with HGVs was 22% across the UK. In the same year, nine of the 19 cyclists who died on London's roads were involved in a collision with a goods vehicle.

The Cyclist Warning Display System comprises two parts: the externally mounted LED Display Module and the internally mounted Control Box. The Display Module communicates with cyclists and is mounted to the nearside of the vehicle at the rear. It displays an image of a bicycle and the word STOP. When the driver indicates to turn, these images are triggered to illuminate amber, warning cyclists that a manoeuvre is imminent. There are optional audio warnings available: a standard alarm, and a fully programmable version that allows messages to be played such as Warning vehicle turning left.

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Gavin Thoday, Director, Innovative Safety Systems: In a market place inundated with products that alert drivers of obstacles in blind spots there are virtually none that provide information to cyclists. The CWDS does just that, by warning cyclists that a potentially dangerous manoeuvre is about to occur and placing the onus on them to act accordingly. The system is suitable for all HGVs or any suitable vehicle that operates in a busy urban environment. We have consulted with local authorities and the private sector to develop a system that is flexible and can be tailored for different vehicles and operational requirements.