Highway Safety Solutions
CONTACT A 3M ROAD SAFETY EXPERTNational and State highways may constitute a very small percentage of India’s road network, but it handles almost half of the total traffic. To meet the increasing demand of a growing population and vehicular traffic, the Indian government is focused on making highways faster as well as safer for motorists.
In the following sections, we will identify key hazards and safety risks on highways, as well as potential 3M solutions to minimise them.
What are highways?
Highways in India are multi-lane, high-speed roads and they consist of the following:
• Expressways and Freeways: A six- to eight-lane highway with tolls controlling access.
• National Highways: These connect major cities, states, industrial hubs and tourist centres of India.
• State Highways: These connect state capitals to districts.
Types of safety risks encountered on highways
• Physical hazards: Any roadside object or feature that is located on or near the road which is likely to pose a danger to the occupants or riders of any vehicle.
• Road geography design: Sharp bends and roads on slopes provide little warning to drivers that help them anticipate road conditions and speed changes.
• Lack of road maintenance: Road surface imperfections such as potholes are likely to cause accidents.
• Lack of visibility: Insufficient lighting can pose a challenge to bring motorists’ attention to potential hazards such as junctions, speed breakers, and important road safety signs.
Common safety issues and their suggested solutions
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Mitigation Measures & Road Safety Solutions
• Cautionary/Warning signs (Chevrons, Class C, Type VIII, IX, XI) should be installed on the outer edge of the curve (IRC67: 2012).
• Delineators should be installed on the outer edge of the curve if the curve’s deflection angle is less than 20 degrees (IRC79).
• Red Raised Pavement Markers (RPMs) should line the edge of the road while amber ones should line the median (IRC35:2015) to guide drivers along the curved road.
Solutions:
Diamond Grade Reflective Sheeting (Class C, Type XI)
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Mitigation Measures & Road Safety Solutions
• A Cautionary/Warning sign (Class C, Type VIII, IX, XI) should be installed on overpass structures with the height clearance stated clearly (IRC67: 2012).
Solutions:
Featured road safety products
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View 3M’s reflective sign sheeting that provides maximum total reflected light to drivers. Adheres to IRC Class C grade.
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Constructed from high performing (Type XI) reflective sheeting to make outstanding products that deliver visibility and durability.
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See the advantages of having real-time intelligent displays on roads that provide live traffic data to motorists.
Additional resources and insights
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Learn more about the safety regulations and standards that govern roads in India.
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See how 3M Traffic Safety solutions have impacted the lives of drivers and pedestrians in India and around the world.
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Get answers to common questions about 3M Traffic Safety solutions and products.
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