Visibility at road intersections: how to improve it with Safe Join
Visibility at road intersections is not just a technical requirement but an essential prerequisite to ensure everyone’s safety.
Where the view is compromised, the risk of collisions and unpredictable behavior by road users increases. To effectively address these critical issues, today there are innovative and smart tools like Safe Join, designed to provide concrete support for traffic circulation in any condition.
Why visibility at intersections is a critical safety issue
Intersections are among the most critical points of the road network: it is here that different routes, speeds, and types of users meet, creating potentially dangerous situations.
Reduced visibility can amplify these risks, making it harder to make timely decisions. According to ISTAT’s analysis on road accidents, a significant portion of collisions occur precisely near intersections, often in conditions of compromised visibility due to obstacles, adverse weather conditions or poor lighting.
Types of intersections and related visibility issues
Not all intersections are the same: there are at-grade intersections, T-junctions, traffic light-controlled intersections, roundabouts, and blind intersections. Each of these configurations presents different challenges, especially regarding the width of the visual field available to those approaching the intersection.
The Highway Code defines the characteristics that intersections must meet, but in everyday practice, it is not always possible to comply with ideal conditions. In some situations, visibility is naturally limited by the shape of the terrain, buildings, vegetation, or infrastructural elements that block a clear view. In these cases, it is necessary to adopt targeted solutions to improve risk perception and road safety.
Signage at intersections: when it’s enough, when it’s not
Signage represents the first level of prevention at intersections: vertical signage regulates right of way, while horizontal signage defines trajectories and stop zones. However, there are situations where these indications are not enough; fog, heavy rain, darkness, or visual obstacles can make signage barely visible or even useless.
In such contexts, complementary and smart solutions are increasingly being adopted, designed to actively address the visibility problem. Advanced reflective devices, dynamic lighting systems, and technological road mirrors like Safe Join represent a real step forward in safety. They don’t just signal: they enhance spatial perception and help prevent risky behavior.
Safe Join: the technological solution for critical intersections
Safe Join is the smart road mirror, patented to guarantee visibility even where environmental conditions put it at risk.
It is equipped with an anti-fog and anti-freeze surface, kept active by an autonomous internal heating system, powered by an integrated solar panel.
Its technical features include:
- durable reflective surface;
- environmental sensors for temperature and humidity;
- operating temperature between -15°C and +50°C, with automatic activation of the heating system in case of frost or condensation.
The autonomous management of the system and its high durability make it a functional and sustainable long-term choice for any potentially critical context.
When and where to install Safe Join at intersections
The installation of Safe Join is particularly recommended at points in the road network where visibility is reduced or absent: blind intersections, school zones, intersections in rural or suburban areas, and private accesses on secondary roads.
In many municipalities, citizens have the opportunity to directly report visibility issues. Some administrations, such as Potenza, have already activated dedicated channels for collecting reports and progressively adopting corrective measures.
Since request procedures may vary from one municipality to another, it is always advisable to consult the official website of your local administration to check the available procedures and any required forms.
Investing in visibility means investing in safety
Visibility at intersections is a fundamental element to prevent accidents and protect all road users. The adoption of tools like Safe Join marks an important step toward safer and more sustainable mobility.
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