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HazLight Micro
Astucia Traffic Management, a UK company
with vast experience in intelligent road markings, has
recently introduced this very useful kit for the motorist,
the HazLight Micro.
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Intended for use in emergencies such
as a breakdown or accident, the set of three studs
should be placed between your vehicle and the approaching
traffic in a similar fashion to traffic cones where
one lane of a road is closed.
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Each waterproof light unit or 'stud' contains three
ultra-bright Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that can
be seen up to 1 km away and are powered by Ni-MH batteries
that can be re-charged in the car. Each stud flashes
independently to the others and will function without
re-charging for up to 24 hours.
The studs are stored in a very robust and compact
storage case, which also holds the charge lead and
acts as a charging rack. On the rear of the case is
a plasticized instruction label, which gives information
on placement and charging.
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The studs are automatically activated once removed
from the case and also turn off when replaced. Due
to the design of the case, they can be replaced
in any position and even if not replaced correctly,
closing of the lid pushes them home.
Astucia informed us that the studs are very stable
and robust in use but this didn't stop us from doing
our own tests.
We subjected a stud to the weight of a Range Rover
driving over it at varying speeds. The stud was
not marked, worked faultlessly and most surprising
of all, did not flip up but remained in position
in the roadway.
Feeling somewhat elated by the results of this test
we decided to drive over the case as well which
suffered nothing more than one or two scratches.
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To re-charge
the studs, the included charge lead is removed from
the case and plugged into the side socket; the standard,
fused cigar lighter plug is then connected to the car
enabling the studs to be fully recharged.
An initial charge takes 14 hours but from then on they
only need charging for the same amount of time as they
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The compact size of the kit (250mm x 120mm x 28mm)
means it can be kept in a corner of the car boot and
can be instantly deployed should the need arise.
If you are considering driving abroad however, the
standard emergency triangle will still be a requirement
in the majority of European countries.
There are many police forces throughout the UK, Europe
and beyond already using HazLight Intelligent Road
Studs and all pay tribute to the HazLight's ability
to greatly reduce the likelihood of collision following
a breakdown.
Although we have been unable to test the HazLight
kit in adverse weather conditions, I am sure that
in fog, mist or rain, they would prove to be far superior
in performance compared with a standard emergency
triangle.
This set from Astucia is undoubtedly well worth having
as part of your breakdown kit.
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Visit the HazLight web site at: www.hazlight.com
or contact Astucia direct:
Astucia (UK) Ltd
2 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4AW
TEL: 01732 878700
FAX: 01732 878701
sales@astucia.co.uk
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