Enhancing Road Safety: Solar Radar Signs Installed at BVI Schools

Hon. Kye Rymer

The Public Works Department (PWD) has installed solar radar school zone signs at the Willard Wheatley Primary and the Ivan Dawson Primary Schools.

Director of the PWD, Mr. Jeremy Hodge, emphasised the paramount importance of ensuring the safety of the Territory’s children. He highlighted that the installation of these signs marks the commencement of a pilot project, with plans for further installations at other schools across the Territory in the pipeline.

“These signs read the speed of oncoming vehicles, alerting motorists of how fast they are travelling,” stated Mr. Hodge, underlining the functionality of the newly implemented radar signs.

Honourable Kye M. Rymer, Minister for Communications and Works, echoed the government’s commitment to advancing road safety initiatives during a recent session of the House of Assembly. He announced plans to introduce solar-powered crosswalk signals as another component of the Territory’s ongoing efforts to promote greener, safer, and more pedestrian-friendly environments.

“The solar-powered crosswalks are signage that flashes to get the attention of oncoming traffic, thereby bringing awareness to drivers that a pedestrian is intending to cross the street,” explained Honourable Rymer, emphasising the importance of these innovative safety measures.

Photos of the electronic crosswalks at the Willard Wheatley and Ivan Dawson Schools.