Comparison of solar road studs and reflective road studs

Road traffic safety facilities are crucial to ensuring driving safety. As an important part of these safety facilities, road studs also play an important role. The road studs used on the road are generally divided into reflective road studs and solar road studs. The function of these two road studs is to provide drivers with clear road contours and edge information to ensure driving safety. However, there are obvious differences between solar road studs and reflective road studs in terms of function and effect.

Solar road studs are road markings that can emit light at night by converting solar energy into electrical energy. The luminous brightness of solar led road studs can surpass 2000 MCD, thereby enhancing the visibility of road markings and traffic warnings. This high-intensity light can penetrate rain and fog, providing drivers with clearer and more specific road information to ensure driving safety.

Reflective road studs mainly remind drivers to drive in the correct lane through retroreflective performance. The reflective brightness of this reflective road maker is usually between 300 and 400 MCD. This brightness can play an obvious warning role in sufficient light, but if it is at night or in bad weather, the reflective effect will be affected to a certain extent.

Solar powered road studs have built-in LED light sources. When there is sufficient power reserve, they do not need external light and can emit light at night or in bad weather. The visibility can reach 500-800 meters, which greatly improves the driver’s reaction time.

Reflective road studs mainly reflect the light projected on them from the outside to improve visibility. When there is no light source, they are hidden in the dark. Moreover, if it is in bad weather conditions, the reflective effect is relatively limited and the visibility is low.

Solar led road studs mainly use solar energy to convert into electrical energy for operation. The energy is self-sufficient and does not need to be connected to the power grid, which greatly reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions and is in line with the trend of environmental protection and energy saving.

Reflective road makers do not require electricity either. They rely entirely on reflecting external light and do not consume energy. They have certain advantages in terms of cost.

Solar powered road studs use electronic components such as solar panels and LED light sources, so the initial purchase and maintenance costs are high. However, it is very convenient to install without laying wires. It is necessary to check the battery status and charging status regularly.

The reflective road stud has a straightforward structure, is more convenient to install, has no electronic components, and requires almost no maintenance. It is suitable for large-scale paving and is very attractive for projects with limited budgets.

Solar led road studs are made of high-strength materials and have strong weather resistance and pressure resistance. The service life of LED lights is relatively long, about 3-5 years, but solar panels and batteries need to be checked regularly and replaced in time.

The structure of reflective road makers is relatively simple, requires almost no maintenance, and has a service life of 5–10 years, but is easily affected by scratches and weathering, and the reflective effect will weaken over time.

Solar powered road studs are mainly suitable for sections with high demand for night driving, such as highways, mountain roads, bends, etc., especially in areas with relatively harsh climatic conditions, where they can play a more prominent role.

Reflective road studs are mainly suitable for use as basic road signs.

Whether it is reflective road studs or solar road studs, their purpose is to ensure road safety. Solar road studs have certain advantages in visibility and safety, while reflective road studs are slightly better in cost and maintenance. No matter which road stud product you choose, it needs to be determined according to your actual usage needs to ensure that they can play their respective greatest advantages.