Clearview Intelligence has achieved another milestone in advancing road safety and sustainability, as its innovative SolarLite Surface Road Studs have officially received Type Approval from the Department for Transport (DfT). This latest approval adds to the company’s already approved SolarLite Flush Stud, expanding the range of cutting-edge, solar-powered solutions now available for deployment across UK highways.
Expanding a Proven Technology
The newly approved SolarLite Surface Stud builds on the success of the SolarLite Flush Stud, which has been enhancing route safety for years with active LED guidance powered entirely by renewable energy. With both products now fully approved for use on public roads, Clearview offers a versatile toolkit for highway authorities to improve visibility and safety across a wide range of road types and conditions.
Brighter Roads, Safer Journeys
Unlike traditional retro-reflective “cat’s eyes,†SolarLite studs provide continuous, high-visibility LED light, delivering clear guidance in all weather and lighting conditions – not just when illuminated by headlights. This gives drivers more time to react to road layouts, upcoming junctions, or hazards, significantly reducing the risk of accidents, particularly at night or in low-visibility areas.
Trials on key routes like the M54 have shown that drivers experience greater confidence, clearer lane delineation, and a smoother driving experience when SolarLite technology is in place. Together, the Surface and Flush stud options allow road planners to tailor solutions to site-specific needs, whether on motorways, rural roads, or urban crossings.
Driving Down Carbon Emissions
Beyond safety, the SolarLite range supports the UK’s decarbonisation goals. Powered entirely by solar energy, the studs can operate for up to 240 hours without sunlight, removing the need for mains electricity and cutting both operational costs and carbon emissions. This makes them a sustainable alternative to traditional road lighting, allowing local authorities to modernise infrastructure without adding environmental burden.
Smarter, Safer, More Sustainable Roads
With both the SolarLite Surface and Flush Studs now fully approved by the DfT, highway authorities can fast-track projects without the delays of individual site assessments. This enables faster deployment of road safety upgrades, delivering immediate benefits to drivers and contributing to a safer, greener transport network nationwide.
Clearview Intelligence’s expanding portfolio reflects a forward-thinking commitment to innovation, blending cutting-edge technology with real-world benefits for road users and the environment alike.
For more details on the SolarLite family of road studs and their role in shaping the future of UK highways, visit Active Road Studs – SolarLite Active Road Studs or contact the Clearview Intelligence Press Office at info@clearview-intelligence.com
