In a small trial trucks were fitted with TailGuardian decals device for a safety trial and reduced the number of vehicle crashes.

Volunteers are sought to participate in the trial of a device that could cut accident rates on motorways that are caused by tailgating vehicles running into the back of trucks.  The trial is supported by the Highways Agency and conducted by the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL).

In small-scale trials where the TailGuardian decals device was fitted, the number of vehicles crashing into the rear of trucks carrying TailGuardian decals dropped by 60%. 

TRL wants operators to take part who keep their own incident data for a proper ‘before and after’ comparison. This is based on a rear end decal which is viewable when following a truck at 56mph and the distance is too close.  If the following driver backs away the speed sign is no longer visible. The design is subtle rather than ‘in your face’ and TRL has 7,000 of these to give away for trial.

RHA members interested in participating in the trial should contact RHA logistics manager Nick Deal at n.deal@rha.uk.net