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Last month in Colorado, a crew was working along a roadway when a fully loaded semi-truck impacted a parked Street Smart Rental TMA truck with a Scorpion Truck Mounted Attenuator. The 75,000 lb. impacting semi-truck was traveling at least 65 MPH when it impacted the Scorpion. The Scorpion successfully took the brunt of the impact by absorbing the energy from the crash and protected the entire work crew, allowing everyone to walk away from the crash unharmed.

The Delta Crash Cushion's energy attenuation is accomplished with tear bolts, tearing through galvanized steel thrie-beam panels with cut-outs of various sizes and shapes precisely spaced on thrie-beam panels. This Significantly simple design eliminates the need for modules, cartridges, or mechanical parts that require regular maintenance.

Press Release - May 13, 2021 TrafFix Devices, Inc. Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC TrafFix Devices, Inc., a leader in producing innovative road safety products, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in California against Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC. ... In the lawsuit, TrafFix Devices alleges that making, selling, or using Lindsay Transportation’s ABSORB-M crash cushion in the United States infringes four patents relating to the innovative design of TrafFix Device’s popular Sentry Longitudinal Energy Dissipater (SLED) line of crash attenuators. The SLED crash attenuators are supported by TrafFix Devices significant investment in research and development. All four of the patents asserted in the lawsuit relate to technology for end treatment arrays for crash attenuation. TrafFix Devices asked the court for an injunction barring sales of Lindsay Transportation’s infringing crash cushions, payment of money damages due to TrafFix Devices lost sales, and to recover its attorney fees for the lawsuit. Brent Kulp, TrafFix Devices, Inc. President, commented that: TrafFix Devices is committed to staying on the cutting edge of product innovation, and to protecting the valuable intellectual property that we incorporate into our highway safety products. We will not tolerate infringing copies of our innovative products. TrafFix Devices had no choice but to take legal action to stop Lindsay Transportation’s ongoing and unlawful infringement of TrafFix Device’s patented technology, said Christy Lea, counsel for TrafFix Devices and litigation partner at Knobbe Martens, a leading Intellectual Property law firm.

Crash test ahead! Watch the Delta Crash Cushion’s significantly simple energy attenuation in MASH Test 3-35. This test is performed with a heavy truck (5,000 lbs) at a 25 degree angled impact, traveling at 62.3 mph (100kph). Redirective Non-Gating Performance!!

The TrafFix ADA wall meets the American Disabilities Act requirements for safe passage through work zones. The rotating legs stick out to one side only, eliminating any tripping hazard. The molded-in vertical windows allow guide dogs to see what is on the other side of the wall, while its smooth upper edge creates a compliant hand rail. The ADA wall is the perfect solution for many of your Safe Spaces needs.

The Delta Crash Cushion's new attenuation technology uses shear bolts tearing through Tunable cut-outs of various shapes and sizes. It does not use any impact absorption materials within the frame, minimizing debris after impact. There are no cables, tension bars, cartridges, pulleys, or hydraulic cylinders to install, and no routine maintenance is required.

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Safe spaces are more important now than ever as businesses across the nation have transitioned to include outdoor dining areas. In Columbus, Ohio on November 22, this was put to the test when a driver crashed into the outdoor dining area of Short North restaurant. Thanks to the MASH Eligible TrafFix Water-Wall, the momentum of the impacting vehicle was successfully stopped and no one was injured during the accident. Another incredible testament to the life saving power of TrafFix products. Photos courtesy of 10WBNS News. #carcrash #waterwall #covid #safespaces

Check out how our SLED MASH TL-2 looks all the way across the globe in New Zealand. The SLEDs were easily installed on a bridge deck providing incredible protection to motorists from the unforgiving steel barrier ends. Upon impact, the SLED captures the impacting vehicle with three steel cables, protecting those on site as well as vehicle drivers.

The TrafFix Sentry Water-Cable Barrier is the best alternative to using concrete barriers in a construction zone. The barriers can be connected at their hinge points with a steel T-pin, creating a flexible barrier wall to protect workers in construction zones. MASH tested and passed as a TL-3 Barrier, the Sentry is more than capable of stopping both light and heavy vehicles before they get the chance to enter the work zone and injure those on scene. Four galvanized steel cables are molded inside the Sentry’s polyethylene walls, made to snare impacting vehicles upon contact.

Take a look at the damage that an 80,000 lb. semi truck can do. This impact occurred on a stretch of I-25 in Denver, Colorado back in 2016. The semi likely hit the Scorpion TMA around 65 mph, crushing the attenuator completely and protecting both the driver and construction workers on the scene. These attenuators are designed to get hit, said Colorado State Patrol trooper Nate Reid. Our Scorpions are easily replaceable after a hit lives are not.

TrafFix in the News Take a look at Oakland’s new quick-build bike lane in a busy construction zone, featuring several TrafFix products including the SLED, ADA Wall, and Reboundable Delineators. Their innovative use of our products was able to create a contained bike lane and pedestrian walkway, protecting riders and pedestrians from active construction on one side and vehicle traffic on the other. Dan Crosby, a lobbyist for safer treatments during San Francisco road work, noted, this setup looks a lot safer than other construction diversions I’ve encountered.

Roadway construction work zones create safety challenges for motorists and workers. Changing road conditions require effective traffic control to safely alert motorists day and night, and under all weather conditions. Do your part. Join the movement and make work zones safer.

Nearly four years ago, in December of 2016, a Dallas roadwork crew was setting up lane closures for the night's work ahead. Two workers were on the back of the work truck, placing drums along the highway when the distracted driver of a tow truck barreled into the Crash truck with Scorpion TMA at 80-85 miles an hour. The workers on the back of the truck were able to jump off before the impact, and the Scorpion stopped the tow truck from entering the work zone further and protected the workers on the job. The driver of the TMA truck was shaken, but all parties involved were able to walk away with no injuries.

This year TrafFix was selected as a finalist for the Association for Corporate Growth’s 25th Anniversary Awards in the Reinventing category. We are honored to have been selected and seen as a leader in our community. Get a glimpse of what we’re all about in this video kindly put together by The Showpros for the virtual awards program.

TrafFix Devices was featured in December 2020’s edition of Utility Fleet Professional in What Fleet Managers Should Know About Impact Attenuators. Take a look at what Executive Vice President Brent Kulp had to say about our Scorpion Attenuators and the safety benefit provided to utility companies. You can access the story on page 16 here: http://online.utilityfleetprofessional.com/publication/

"New vehicle technology is hoping to make roads safer in North Dakota. -KVRR LOCAL NEWS Take a look at some of the newest technology on the road - a self-driving impact protection vehicle, complete with a life saving Scorpion II TMA. These new autonomous impact vehicles protect the work crews and eliminate the high risk job of driving a crash truck. Learn more about the vehicle and how North Dakota Department of Transportation is implementing this new technology at https://www.kvrr.com//nddot-says-new-autonomous-impact-pr/.

We at TrafFix Devices wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy and memorable Thanksgiving! Please note: our offices will be closed Thursday, November 26 through Friday, November 27.

The TrafFix SLED is the best solution for protecting drivers against the blunt ends of concrete median barriers in work zones. Pictured is the MASH EligibleTL-3 SLED, designed for use on roadways with speeds up to 62 mph. It acts as a protective cushion that absorbs the energy from a crash with three water filled modules and one empty module. The SLED has four internal steel cables that help to trap the impacting vehicle from moving back into the roadway or workzone. In doing so, it protects not only the impacting driver, but the workers in the workzone as well.

The TrafFix SLED is the perfect solution for shielding the ends of permanent and temporary portable barriers. It easily transitions to the end of the barrier. The MASH Eligible, TL-3 SLED has been the choice of contractors for years. Set-up takes less than 30 minutes for minimal exposure of the installers to oncoming traffic. Its high visibility yellow polyethylene is UV stabilized - meaning the color stays bright even after long hours in the sun.This ensures the system will always stand out among its surroundings, even around sharp twists and turns.

When we say our Scorpion TMAs save lives all around the world, we mean it. This crash from July 2015 was in Quatar, when the driver of a compact KIA failed to slow down in a construction zone and slammed into a Scorpion TMA. Thanks to the Scorpion, both the driver and all workers were able to be with their families that night. Without the life saving performance of the Scorpion, crashes like this might have a very different outcome.

The TrafFix Water-Wall Longitudinal Channelizing Device is the perfect solution to safely operate your business under social distancing guidelines. Easy to set-up at only 80 lbs empty, the Water-Wall weighs over a ton filled with water. Water-Walls connect with a steel pin that hinges up to 30 degrees, allowing them to be arranged in various configurations. Pictured above, restaurants in Cincinnati, Ohio made great use of our Water Walls to create a protected dining area along the street, maintaining social distancing guidelines and allowing their businesses to reopen.

Tiny but mighty - meet the Sentinel Impact Tracker. The new Sentinel Impact Tracker provides immediate notification of impacted crash cushions, signs, guardrails, and other roadside devices. With quick and easy attachment and connection, you can monitor your crash cushions with ease. Simply attach the Sentinel to your device, connect it through our webpage, and with a small annual subscription, regularly view the status and get immediate notification of any impact.

Last Tuesday in Cortland County, New York, a distracted driver failed to merge left while entering the construction area, striking an attenuator that [had] its lights activated,, according to WXHC Local News. The Scorpion TMA took the hit, keeping the sedan driver from hitting the deadly coffin corner of the work vehicle and protecting the workers in the work zone. The exact speed at the time of the impact is unknown, however, the posted speed was 65 MPH prior to the lane closure. The Scorpion continues to prove its worth time and time again, protecting our highway workers from distracted drivers.

The Scorpion II Metro is a One of A Kind truck mount attenuator. Tested, passed and MASH eligible at 50 mph, (80 kph), the Metro is ideal for protecting the lives of public works and utility personnel on or near the roadway. Tested on a 7500 lb., (3400 kg.) host vehicle, (Ford F550 type), there is no need to buy a special host vehicle to significantly improve the safety of your workers. At only 8’ long, the Metro is easy to maneuver and deploy on crowded city and county roadways. Distracted drivers continue to cause death and injuries on our roadways. Now you can provide a level of protection that will save lives.

Four years ago in May of 2016, a construction crew was painting lines on a busy, divided highway in Fredericton, NB Canada. The driver of a passing tractor trailer wasn’t paying attention and struck the crew’s supply truck with one of our Scorpion Towable Attenuators attached at likely over 50+ MPH. The Scorpion performed perfectly and took the brunt of the damage, protecting the work crew and the supply truck driver from any major injuries. John Carter from AA Towing who responded to the incident stated, we have been in the towing business for 30 plus years and haven’t seen anything like that before. Another team from Precision Sign & Traffic that also responded to the incident noted, there was white paint everywhere, it was quite the mess! But thankful nobody was seriously injured or killed thanks to this product!

Another incredible testament to the life-saving power of our Scorpion TMAs, all the way from Sweden! This accident happened last week on European route E6, the main thoroughfare through Norway and the west coast of Sweden. The driver was operating a Mercedes Sprinter van (3.5 tons) set on cruise control at nearly 70MPH (110 km/h). He impacted the Scorpion TMA without applying any brakes. Not only that the driver wasn’t wearing a seat belt, and was able to walk out of his vehicle after the crash without assistance. He suffered two minor neck injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. The attenuator driver also walked away unharmed. Pictured is Peter Hammarström of Berlex. Berlex has been our exclusive Scorpion distributor for the Scandinavian region for the last 20 years. | [email protected] www.berlex.se

Ever wondered how our Big Sandy attenuator works? Those bright yellow barrels are filled with varying amounts of sand to meet a specific weight. Each barrel size is designed to hold a specific amount of sand, ranging all the way from 200 to 2100 pounds. Big Sandys are placed in an array, depending on the posted road speed. When impacted, the Big Sandy array slows the vehicle by attenuating the energy with frangible plastic and sand, protecting the driver from the concrete barrier or post.

Meet the OmniStop Portable Bollard System - a 100% free standing and portable barrier that is designed to stop errant vehicles from entering pedestrian areas, such as parades, farmer's markets, and festivals, while still allowing foot traffic to easily pass through. The OmniStop System has been tested per ASTM 3016 requirements with a 5,000 lb. vehicle at 30 mph. It has several options with varying access points, including a wheelchair access unit and a vehicle access unit with gate entry. The units are quick and easy to install and can be moved to wherever they are needed.

Insane crash! Watch Box Truck in Australia flip and impact Scorpion TMA. On one rainy December day back in 2016, a semi-truck with tandem trailers skidded along the wet road and impacted one of our Scorpion TMAs. The Scorpion easily stopped the full impact of the second trailer unit, keeping it from catapulting into the work zone and injuring any road side workers. This is a great testimony to the strength and reliability of our Scorpion TMAs. Notice the low level of damage to the Scorpion unit itself because of the modular design that crushes in progressive stages, our Scorpions can often be easily repaired and fitted with new replacement parts, keeping your repair costs and time in the shop significantly lower than other TMAs.

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TrafFix Water-Wall providing separation at Early Voting Center in Franklin County, Ohio

Flashback Friday to nearly a year ago in November 2019. Jeff Dorty, with Illinois DOT, was in the drivers seat of a yellow dump truck fitted with a Scorpion Towable Attenuator when a van rear ended him. According to Jeff, the red van was trying to pass a semi-truck and was distracted enough to slam into the TA at an estimated 70+ MPH without any braking. Because of the Scorpion's incredible energy absorbing capabilities, both Jeff and the driver of the impacting van were able to walk away without any serious injuries.