PRODUCT: Left turn audible warning device
Description:
A left turn audible warning alarm alerts cyclists (and other road users) that an HGV is
turning left by way of a recorded message or alarm. The message is usually triggered when
the vehicle is travelling below a pre-determined speed and the left turn indicator is
selected.
The recorded message (dependent on the product manufacturer) can often be tailored, for
example to reference the company that operates the vehicle. The left turn audible warning
alerts pedestrians, cyclists and other road users, in contrast with other forms of cycle
safety technology which provide an in-cab alert for the driver.
Availability: Immediate, off the shelf.
Time to fit:
2 hours to one day
depending on product
Price Band: £170-190
Advantages:
Unique in that it provides an audible bespoke warning for other road users, whilst
alternative visual measures may not be picked up by cyclists, or they may not sustain the
same impact over time. The bespoke nature of the warning (typically a recorded voice) is
likely to improve the chances of cyclists hearing the warning.
Disadvantages:
Whilst unlikely given the volume of the recorded message, there may be localised noise which
drowns out the warning.