On average, bridge strikes cost UK taxpayers £23m per year, causing significant damage to infrastructure, long delays for road users, and increased insurance and repair costs for operators. For local authorities, contractors, and logistics companies alike, the reputational impact can be just as damaging.
Overheight Detection provides a proven, proactive safeguard by alerting drivers in real time before a strike can occur. The result is fewer incidents, safer sites, and reduced costs for operators and taxpayers.
The system works using a pair of infrared break beams, positioned at a pre-set and fully customisable height in advance of the structure. When an overheight vehicle interrupts the beam, the connected VMS instantly updates to display a clear, eye-catching warning. This gives drivers time to slow down and take an alternative route, reducing the chance of costly and dangerous impacts.
This solution is quick to deploy, easy to configure with custom messages, and adaptable to tunnels, bridges, overhead cables, and other height-restricted areas.
Bridge strikes and collisions with overhead structures are among the most costly and disruptive incidents on the road network - not including operator fines, insurance hikes, and project delays.
A proactive system that helps prevent them is invaluable.
Overheight Detection is designed to protect people, vehicles, and infrastructure by providing a visible, timely intervention when it matters most. Available to purchase or hire on flexible terms, it delivers peace of mind and demonstrates a clear commitment to safety and risk reduction.
