In addition to introducing the unique VATCS technology approach to traffic calming , Dorman Varitext have also incorporated the philosophy of the VATCS approach into their range of SFD Speed feedback display products. The SFD market is all ready established in North America and DV expect in time that the VATCS will supersede the SFD as it has in Europe as traffic engineers come to realise the long term benefits of this approach.

With this said the SFD product does have proven short term impact and when used in certain operating modes and applications can have a major impact on traffic speed management. Dorman Varitext have worked hard to differentiate their SFD product from the majority of current market offerings via a combination of technology and after sales service.

The SFD superior quality of build and durability has been proven via a combination of laboratory and field trials to enable the product to attain a place on the Florida Department of Transportion Approved Product List, and is one of only two SFD devices on the list. The SFD is equipped with Bluetooth™ speed data logging and timetable upload features as standard for operation in school zones and is equipped with a unique interchangeable diamond grade front face to allow client to rotate between school and other road speed limit deployments.

Further to the Florida DOT APL success , the signs are being deployed by the City of Redwood, CA and also by British Columbia Ministry of Transport in an exciting pilot trial of using the SFD technology to control and work in conjunction with an adjacent fixed plate curve warning sign with advisory flashing beacons in an effort to address vehicle rollover/road departures on highway routes through the province interior.

Dorman Varitext are displaying that they alone can offer clients a one stop shop solution for both long term VATCS and short term rotational/semi permanent SFD traffic calming devices along with a host of other unique traffic safety products.