Application: Radar Speed Signs
Radar Speed Sign Application Guide
Use this visual radar speed sign installation guide for the most common applications on your streets, including recommendations for: Placement and detection of radar speed signs based on driver perception/reaction ranges at various speeds Sign legibility at various speeds and applications Assembly and installation options MUTCD guidelines for optional features and readability This guide references: […]
Carmanah Technologies Expands MX Series with SpeedCheck® Connected Radar Speed Signs
Victoria, British Columbia — February 10, 2025 — Carmanah Technologies is excited to unveil the latest addition to its MX Series portfolio, SPEEDCHECK-MX connected radar speed sign. Designed to improve traffic safety while enabling smarter city management, this solution integrates advanced connectivity, user-friendly setup, and premium features—all at an affordable price point. The SPEEDCHECK-MX joins […]
Understanding accessibility guidelines and standards for pedestrian safety infrastructure
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PRODUCT UPDATE: All SpeedCheck radar speed signs now include mobile app for local setup and scheduling
In less than a decade, smartphones and tablets have changed pretty much everything. Besides communicating, people now use their mobile devices to order coffee, pay for parking, watch movies, plan vacations, read the news, and much more. And they’re doing it all with… apps. They save time, they’re easy to access, they’re personalized. In so […]
Carmanah’s portable radar speed signs approved in Florida
We are excited to announce that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has added Carmanah’s SPEEDCHECK-12 portable radar speed sign to its Approved Product List (APL). This means the system has completed its evaluation and been approved for purchase and use on state projects. Carmanah’s SpeedCheck® radar speed signs are a trusted traffic calming countermeasure, […] SpeedCheck Manager Software for PCs and Mobile Devices
The SpeedCheck Manager software allows you to quickly connect, adjust the default settings and become operational in minutes. Once you’ve assembled and powered up your sign, you can access its settings in one of two ways: use the SpeedCheck Manager PC software or the mobile app—both use Bluetooth connectivity, allowing them to connect to your […]
SPEEDCHECK-12 added to Pennsylvania DOT’s Qualified Products List (QPL)
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has recently added Carmanah’s SPEEDCHECK-12 portable radar speed sign to its Bulletin 15 Qualified Products List (QPL), meaning it is now eligible for use on all state-planned and funded projects. Like other approved/qualified product lists issued by other state DOTs, PennDOT’s QPL provides engineers, consultants, contractors, and other personnel […]
FHWA MUTCD Requirements for Radar Speed Signs
While the latest edition of the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices does not have a section dedicated to radar speed signs specifically, it does contain guidelines relevant to radar signs throughout various chapters. This guide condenses these various guidelines and requirements into an easy-to-digest guide, perfect for quick reference. This guide […]
A more affordable, portable radar speed sign – coming soon to a neighborhood near you.
Reliable and durable SpeedCheck signs now in a more compact unit As a leader in traffic calming equipment, we’re always looking for ways to have long-lasting impact on community safety. That’s why we’re introducing our new portable radar speed sign. The SPEEDCHECK-12, the newest addition to our SpeedCheck signs portfolio, has the same SpeedCheck quality […]