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# Spec the job before you buy.

Plain-English help for specifying the right product the first time — compliance, sizing and selection.

   [![Illustration: a solar rectangular rapid-flashing beacon crosswalk system at a school crossing at dawn.](https://www.trafficthingz.com/scenes/crossing-rrfb-dawn.f87f6b06-400.jpg)Choosing Solar Flashing, School-Zone & Radar Speed Signs Static sign, 24/7 solar flasher, push-button system or radar display — pick the right escalation tier, size and power option. Read guide →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/guides/choosing-solar-flashing-school-zone-signs)[   ![Illustration: a solar amber flashing beacon mounted above a pedestrian warning sign where a trail crosses a rural road.](https://www.trafficthingz.com/scenes/beacon-crossing-rural.7e1826ce-400.jpg)Solar Flashing Beacons & Warning Lights: A Buyer's Guide Warning beacons, RRFB crosswalk systems, barricade lights and beacon-plus-sign kits — pick the type, size (8″ vs 12″), color, flash pattern and solar power. Read guide → ](https://www.trafficthingz.com/guides/solar-flashing-beacon-buying-guide)[   ![Illustration: a solar radar speed display showing a driver's speed on a residential street.](https://www.trafficthingz.com/scenes/neighborhood-radar.4a973a23-400.jpg)Radar Speed Signs & Driver-Feedback Displays Radar “Your Speed” signs, full-matrix message displays, variable speed-limit signs and enforcement cameras — size the display, choose power and read the data features. Read guide → ](https://www.trafficthingz.com/guides/radar-speed-signs-driver-feedback)[   MUTCD Sign Compliance: Codes, Sizes & Reflective Sheeting Read a sign code, pick a legal size, and choose the right reflective sheeting grade. Read guide → ](https://www.trafficthingz.com/guides/mutcd-sign-compliance-basics)[   Work-Zone Traffic Control Setup The four MUTCD areas of a work zone, channelizing devices, roll-up vs rigid signs, and taper sizing. Read guide → ](https://www.trafficthingz.com/guides/work-zone-traffic-control-setup)[   Parking-Lot Lighting: Wattage, Lumens & Pole Spacing Target light levels, fixture wattage by mounting height, and pole spacing rules of thumb. Read guide → ](https://www.trafficthingz.com/guides/parking-lot-lighting-wattage-lumens)[   Pickleball Court Lighting: Poles, Fixtures, Layout & Cost How to light a pickleball court: ASBA foot-candle targets, 20 ft poles, four to eight LED fixtures, a real photometric layout hitting 31 fc, and what it costs. Read guide → ](https://www.trafficthingz.com/guides/pickleball-court-lighting)[   High-Bay Lighting by Ceiling Height Match high-bay wattage to ceiling height and task, plus UFO vs linear and beam angle. Read guide →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/guides/high-bay-lighting-by-ceiling-height)

Ready to spec it?

## Shop the gear from these guides

-   [Shop solar flashing safety signs →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/shop/solar-flashing-safety-signs)
-   [Shop flashing beacons →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/collections/flashing-beacons)
-   [Shop radar speed signs →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/collections/speed-radar-signs)
-   [Shop traffic & warning signs →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/collections/warning-signs)
-   [Shop work-zone traffic control →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/shop/work-zone-construction-traffic-control)
-   [Shop parking-lot & roadway lighting →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/shop/parking-lot-roadway-lighting)
-   [Shop area & roadway lighting →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/shop/parking-lot-roadway-lighting)
-   [Shop high-bay & warehouse lighting →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/shop/warehouse-industrial-lighting)
-   [See it in the field — Lookbook →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/lookbook)
-   [Browse all categories →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/collections)

From the blog

## Traffic Safety Blog

-   [Radar Speed Signs: How They Work, How Much They Slow Traffic, and What They Cost →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/blog/radar-speed-signs)
-   [Work Zone Safety Statistics and the Equipment That Prevents Crashes →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/blog/work-zone-safety-statistics)
-   [MUTCD 11th Edition: What Changed for Signs, LED Signs, Speed Limits, and Work Zones →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/blog/mutcd-11th-edition-changes)
-   [Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Zones Explained: The Four Areas, the Devices, and the Plan →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/blog/temporary-traffic-control-zones)
-   [Flashing LED Stop Signs: Do They Work, What to Look For, and What They Cost →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/blog/flashing-led-stop-signs)
-   [Solar Sign, Beacon, and LED Light Maintenance: A Seasonal Checklist That Prevents Outages →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/blog/solar-sign-led-maintenance-checklist)
-   [All blog posts →](https://www.trafficthingz.com/blog)

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