Road markings are the single largest safety system installed on any highway. To perform correctly, it is essential that nighttime reflectivity is maintained at all times.
With the help from our fantastic supply chain, we have developed an external line marking testing system which measures the reflectivity performance of road markings AND road studs simultaneously on any carriageway. This provides the managing agent with information that demonstrates compliance to the required standards PLUS the opportunity to plan effective maintenance for ongoing, future compliance.
At QMS, we’ve developed a solution that helps councils assess the real-world performance of road markings and studs across their network.
QMS LifeLine™ utilises the latest laser technology to measure the reflective performance of road markings and road studs in situ. Furthermore, each location tested has a full colour, forward facing HD video of the area that is time-stamped to the accompanying spreadsheets and graph reports. This enables the engineer to view the area tested from the comfort of their own workstation against the results obtained for a clear, easy-to-use system.
Each survey is completed by our own team at traffic speeds without the need for any specific traffic management, significantly reducing costs and time whilst eliminating disruption to the surrounding road user.
Our equipment is calibrated twice-daily and each survey is fully compliant with CS-126 providing total peace of mind to our customers that the information provided is accurate and consistent.
To discuss a condition survey on YOUR network, click on the contact us button and one of our friendly team will be in touch to provide a detailed and personalised estimate for your consideration.
Retro reflectivity testing successfully surveys all line markings and road studs simultaneously on any type of carriageway. Once read, the data and information compiled help to highlight any necessary maintenance for ongoing compliance.
Our laser scanning technology integrates seamlessly with advanced software that synchronises video footage with precise location data and time stamps. Engineers can reference this data to spreadsheets and graphs from their workstation comfortably (and safely).
By utilising the latest laser technology, our team of highly-trained operatives can measure the reflectivity performance of your road markings and road studs, without needing to close the road.
The small, lightweight technology is attached to one of our specifically dedicated vehicles, which will inspect the road markings at the average traffic speed – resulting in fast and effective results, without the cost or hassle of road closures or diversions.
Reflectivity testing is the industry term for testing the reflectiveness and visibility of road markings and studs on all road types, from B roads to A roads to highways.
Retro-reflectivity occurs when an object, in our case line markings, reflects light directly back to the source of the light (in most cases vehicle headlights). To ensure that all line markings are visible at night and in other adverse conditions, we complete reflectivity testing on highways and all roads, to ensure these line markings are visible.
No. Our system operates at traffic speed, meaning there’s no need for cones, lane closures, or traffic management. This approach avoids all disruption for road users.
