Thermochromic markings have been introduced on the roads of Minsk region - it changes color when it cools
To inform drivers and the prevailing weather conditions, as well as to improve the level of road safety in the territory of the Minsk region in the Russian Federation.
In order to inform drivers and developing weather conditions, as well as to improve the level of road safety in the territory of the Minsk region, an innovative solution for applying thermochromic markings was applied experimentally. This was reported in the UGAI of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Minsk Regional Executive Committee, writes sb.by.
On the initiative of the State Traffic Inspectorate of the Minsk region, agreed on October 2 with the State Administration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, an innovative solution was introduced experimentally - the application of thermochromic markings. The purpose of marking is to warn drivers about sections of the road network that are subject to the formation of winter slipperiness.
- At positive temperatures, the markup has a standard white color. In conditions of lowering the temperature, the paint changes to a warning shade (red and green), focusing the driver’s attention on a dangerous area, Dmitry Khristovsky, acting head of the UGAI MOB of the Minsk Regional Executive Committee, revealed details.
The police stressed that this is the first such experience in our country. The solution was developed and implemented directly on the initiative of the State Traffic Inspectorate of Minsk region.
The traffic police said that in the Minsk region selected 30 sites subject to icing. In Molodechno district, thermochromic marking has already been applied, now work will continue in other areas. Turns pink at the risk of ice. Changing color when the temperature drops road markings are tested near Brest
