FAQs About Traffic Safety Equipment
United Rentals offers a wide selection of traffic control equipment for rent, ideal for construction sites and roadwork projects taking place under or near roadways. Our extensive collection includes signs and protective markers to promote site safety and compliance. Our preventative and life-saving equipment includes this attenuator truck with traffic arrow board, built to absorb the impact of high or low speed crashes. We also offer a variety of tools essential for protecting worker safety, like this solar-powered arrow board rental, used to increase visibility and display directional messages in commercial roadwork. When it comes to protecting jobsite safety, trust United Rentals for all your traffic control and safety equipment rentals.
Learn more about traffic safety equipment in our FAQ section below.
Arrow boards are often used to direct traffic in temporary traffic control, or TTC, zones. Arrow or chevron boards are used to advise approaching traffic of lane closures or diversions in heavy traffic volumes, high speeds and limited sight distances. According to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), an arrow panel should “provide additional warning and directional information to assist in merging and controlling road users through or around a TTC zone.”
Before installing signs, it is important to review local ordinances to ensure compliance. Typically, a permit is necessary for placing or using reflective signs in public spaces. Regulations for temporary signs, including yard signs and construction site signs, commonly outline guidelines and restrictions for placement and quantity and any necessary permits. Need more help? Contact one of our equipment experts for further guidance.
Attenuator trucks play a critical role in promoting a safe work environment. In areas where construction and maintenance activities are taking place, attenuator trucks minimize the damage caused by vehicle collisions by absorbing and lessening the impact of vehicle crashes. Attenuator trucks serve as a protective measure for both roadside workers and passing motorists, potentially preventing serious injuries or fatalities.