Australians have found a solution to making road markings more visible at night. They want to paint them in ‘photoluminescent paint’, similar to that on the hands of some watches.
The paint will be applied on selected rods in the state of Victoria (Australia) as part of a road safety program by Regional Roads Victoria.
The glow-in-the-dark road markings are one of the three treatments projected to be used as part of the state’s Innovative Package.
Despite the praise and theoretically improved safety, some consider it outright hazardous because people will be tempted to turn off their headlights to see how cool it is…you just can’t win, can you? 🤷♂️
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Me parece un gran avance en materia de seguridad vial, ojalá fuese real en el universo.
“They want to paint them in ‘photoluminescent paint’, similar to that on the hands of some watches.”
Question: Do you ever look up the meaning of a big word that isnot currently part of your vocabulary? Like, for instance, “photoluminescent?” Let me know if you need help. Sincerely.
How long does it last?
POURQUOI pas aux intersections aux centres et aux sorties des villages ?
You expect American politicians to have common sense and spend our tax dollars on us? Foolish persons. Until we the people elect us – we the people – to public office, nothing is going to change. The uni party must go! Federal, State, County, City and School Boards.
Turning off your headlights to see how cool it is. Well, you can’t help stupid can you. I think it is a great idea.
You’re so, so Right! You sure can’t help Stupid! i LOVE THIS
Yes, but would be good also if those damn medium strips pavement things these council put in the centre of roads in towns would have some type of reflective tags or whatever on them as it is when raining you can not see a bloody thing,. Not to mention the size of those things they must want people to RIP there front end out of there cars thanks
Unfortunately each state and territory in Australia have different road rules, haven’t seen it mentioned for any other state as yet
Unfortunately it is the same in the states. Every state jealously asserts its own prerogatives in everything it can. Not just on roads. The federal highway system is the only one with consistency.
Usually radioactive ,,,
Yes
No. It isn’t
I am from the west coast of Canada and would like to learn more about this paint product. Would like a contact number and company name in order to purchase a sample to test out.
Look forward to your reply..
Happy New Year
Don Youngson
If the U.S. were to use they would be smart to use this paint. But, the states are not very smart. If your state is using this paint tell us.
Wonder what it looks like in the rain.
What a wonderful idea! THIS is needed anywhere there’s a road!!
It is not the roads that need photoluminescence, it is Every Thing that Crosses them, in the Dark, on a Long Lonely Road to Nowhere – |Now that would be Helpful !
How long does it last under various traffic and weather conditions? Can it be applied with standard striping vehicles? Is there a life-cycle cost analysis that proves its feasibility? If there are good results from those questions, then it’s a great material for traffic safety.
You’re so, so Right! You sure can’t help Stupid! i LOVE THIS
IT emits Radiation.
Adding glass flakes to thermal material & traffic paint works really good also but I would like to try this too. I’m gonna look into the manufacture of this and try to get some here and try it. If someone knows who makes it, please post.
Thanks
Kenny v