The impact of LED displays on
road safety in school areas
What are LED dipslays for road safety?
LED displays in school environments are digital signs that display real-time traffic messages, warnings or speeds to road users. They are often used in Belgium and the Netherlands to make motorists aware of their speed, the presence of children or temporary speed restrictions and traffic situations.
Thanks to their high visibility and flexible messages, they immediately attract the attention of drivers and increase road safety.
How do LED displays improve road safety around schools?
1. Immediate feedback influences behaviour
Research shows that drivers adjust their speed more quickly when they receive immediate feedback on their driving behaviour. LED displays can display messages such as “You are driving too fast – watch out, school!” or “Thank you for driving at 30 km/h!”.
2. High visibility in all circumstances
LED technology remains clearly legible in bright sunlight, rain, fog or twilight. This makes the screens reliable and clearly visible during busy drop-off and pick-up times, as well as during bad weather or in the evening.
3. Flexible and up-to-date information
Messages can be adjusted in real time, for example in the event of:
- Start and end of school hours
- Bad weather or slippery conditions
- Special school initiatives relating to road safety or traffic campaigns
What are the concrete benefits of using LED displays?
Het gebruik van LED-schermen in schoolomgevingen zorgt aantoonbaar voor:
- 20 tot 30% minder snelheidsovertredingen in schoolzones
- Meer bewustwording bij automobilisten
- Betere verkeersdoorstroming door gerichte aansturing
- Verhoogde veiligheid voor voetgangers en fietsers
The use of LED dipslays in school environments has been shown to result in:
- 20 to 30% fewer speeding offences in school zones
- Greater awareness among motorists
- Improved traffic flow through targeted control
- Increased safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Q-lite School Safety System
A practical example
Q-lite developed the School Safety System, an integrated solution in which LED screens play a central role.
It combines:
- Smart cameras and sensors to measure speed and vehicle types
- Dynamic LED signs that display warnings or rewards
- An online dashboard that allows cities, municipalities and governments to monitor and adjust actions.
The result? Drivers adjust their behaviour more quickly, dangerous vehicles are kept out, and policymakers have valuable data at their disposal to improve road safety.
Why LED displays work better than static signs
- Meer aandacht: bewegende of wisselende boodschappen trekken meer aandacht dan vaste verkeersborden
- Actuele relevantie: informatie sluit aan bij actuele omstandigheden in de schoolomgeving.
- Gedragsbeïnvloeding: directe feedback triggert meer gedragsaanpassing dan algemene verkeersregels
Frequently asked questions about LED displays in school environments
What impact do LED displays have on speed around schools?
On average, 20 to 30% fewer speeding offences are recorded in school zones.
Do LED displays also work outside school hours?
Yes, the digital displays can be used 24/7 and also improve road safety during evening and weekend traffic outside school hours.
Are LED displays expensive to maintain?
No, LED technology is energy efficient and low maintenance. Periodic checks are sufficient.
Do Q-lite digital LED dipslays comply with European traffic legislation?
Yes, our LED screens have been tested and approved in accordance with the European NEN-EN12966 standard. This standard is also applied in Belgium and the Netherlands and guarantees that our screens meet strict requirements for safety, visibility and reliability in traffic and school environments.
LED displays as part of dynamic traffic management
Mobiele LED-schermen en vaste oplossingen voor schoolzones zijn niet losstaand, maar maken vaak deel uit van breder dynamisch verkeersmanagement.
Zo worden ze naadloos ingezet naast Smart City oplossingen, DRIP’s, parkeergeleiding en verkeerssignalisatie om de doorstroming en veiligheid in schoolzones in België en Nederland te verbeteren.
Mobile LED dipslays and fixed solutions for school zones are not stand-alone, but often form part of broader dynamic traffic management.
They are seamlessly deployed alongside Smart City solutions, DRIPs, parking guidance and traffic signalling to improve traffic flow and safety in school zones in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Please contact our mobility experts.
Our expert in Belgium:
Our expert in the Netherlands:
Werner Vermonden
werner.vermonden@q-lite.com
+32 495 29 35 84
Jan van der Weijden
jan.van.der.weijden@q-lite.com
+31 6 12 89 85 50
