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HERMEQ NorwaySlippery – Metal Road Sign
Product Highlights
- Advance skid warning - Indicates hazardous road sections prone to skidding or sliding.
- Built for poor drainage areas - Ideal for locations with oil, chippings, or excess water.
- Frame-compatible - Available with or without frames for flexible deployment.
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SKU RS488237
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The slippery sign is vital for alerting motorists to the increased risk of skidding or loss of control in high-risk areas. Whether caused by poor drainage, loose chippings, oil spills or seasonal weather, these signs are strategically placed to warn of unsafe driving surfaces. This roadway sign features a bold skid graphic, recognisable across UK roads, ensuring immediate driver attention and caution.
Manufactured using Zintec steel plates with high-performance 3M reflective sheeting, the sign ensures day and night visibility. It conforms to national guidelines for traffic road signs and is essential for contractors, councils, and traffic control teams managing changing road conditions.
- 3M reflective finish - Delivers optimal visibility in all light and weather conditions.
- Quick fit ready - Compatible with HERMEQ frame systems for easy on-site positioning.
- Weather-resistant build - Zintec plate resists rust and deformation for repeat deployment.
- Clear hazard symbol - Graphically warns of slippery road segments ahead.
- Flexible use - Ideal for both temporary workzones and long-term placement.
This skid risk road sign serves in highway maintenance, temporary traffic management zones, and areas where construction affects road texture. It improves risk visibility and reduces incidents due to unaware drivers encountering poor traction conditions. As surface risks can vary daily with rain or spillages, mobile teams rely on signs like these to adapt road alerts in real time.
HERMEQ stock a wide-range of Traffic Signs, Traffic Management Equipment, Quick Fit Signs & Road Plates conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations.
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Skidding accidents often occur in areas that lack proper signage. The Slippery Metal Road Sign is designed to prevent these risks by warning drivers in advance. Whether it's a bend, a bridge deck, or just a poorly maintained surface, this sign encourages responsible speed and spacing between vehicles.
Designed with rugged Zintec materials, the sign is built to endure frequent relocation and long-term exposure. It is compatible with HERMEQ’s quick fit frames for rapid deployment by site teams. Easily placed near roadworks or after spill clean-up, it helps contractors maintain compliance and public safety.
- Used in civil engineering sites and local authority zones
- Highlights temporary hazards after rainfall or resurfacing work
- Assists road users with early decision-making for safer driving
- Suitable for A-roads, B-roads, and private industrial estates
- Reusable and easy to store with flat Zintec plate design
As part of HERMEQ’s trusted traffic road signs portfolio, this slippery road sign stands out as an indispensable warning tool in risk-prone environments. Prioritise safety with a durable and compliant solution that reduces uncertainty and helps mitigate accident rates across UK projects.
What does the slippery roadway sign mean?
It indicates a road surface with high skid risk due to poor drainage, oil, or loose debris.
Can it be used on temporary road projects?
Yes, it's ideal for temporary roadwork zones or areas with seasonal traction loss.
Is this skid risk road sign regulation compliant?
Yes, it conforms to UK standards for reflective traffic road signs.
Is the sign frame included?
You can purchase the sign with or without a frame depending on your deployment needs.
