Solar Temporary Portable Traffic Lights
Trailer-mounted Solar Portable Traffic Lights for temporary one-lane shuttle control across Auckland, Tauranga, and Waikato.
Reliable, eco-friendly dual-trailer traffic signalling engineered for civil construction, roadworks, bridge maintenance, and utility corridors without manual battery changes.
Hire It supplies NZTA and CoPTTM compliant trailer-mounted solar traffic light pairs designed to replace manual Stop/Go paddles with automated 24/7 safety. Featuring long-range radio synchronization, automatic microwave vehicle sensors, and independent solar charging banks, our systems deliver dependable traffic management on both rural highways and busy urban arterials.
Key Specifications & Features
- Autonomous Solar Power: High-capacity solar arrays paired with deep-cycle battery banks ensure continuous 24/7 runtime in all New Zealand weather conditions.
- Wireless Radio Synchronization: Secure encrypted radio links maintain signal timing across distances of up to 1.5–2 km between master and slave trailers.
- Traffic Actuation (Microwave Radar): Integrated radar detection switches green phases based on real-time vehicle presence, minimizing congestion and queue lengths.
- High-Luminosity LED Signal Heads: Ultra-bright 200mm Red, Amber, and Green optical aspects provide exceptional visibility in harsh sunlight and inclement weather.
- Fail-Safe Conflict Monitoring: Intelligent controller immediately defaults to flashing amber or all-red safety mode in the rare event of communication loss or interference.
- Road-Towable Heavy-Duty Trailers: Rugged galvanised chassis fitted with 50mm tow couplings, multi-point stabiliser jacks, and lockable security cabinets.
Primary Applications for Solar Traffic Lights
- Single-Lane Shuttle Control: Safe alternating one-way traffic management past active road resurfacing, shoulder repairs, and slip clearances.
- Bridge Maintenance & Upgrades: Long-term automated control across single-lane bridges and narrow river crossings without noisy diesel generators.
- Underground Utility & Trenching Works: Reliable perimeter traffic separation for power, water, fiber-optic, and drainage installations.
- Emergency Slip & Storm Response: Rapid roadside deployment following severe weather events to secure damaged road shoulders.
Regional Delivery, Setup & 24/7 Support
We offer complete delivery, positioning, initial programming, and 24/7 emergency support throughout our core service areas:
- Auckland Portable Traffic Light Hire — Rapid site delivery across Greater Auckland, North Shore, and South Auckland.
- Tauranga & Bay of Plenty Hire — Local Poike depot dispatch to Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, and Rotorua.
- Waikato Traffic Light Hire — Serving Hamilton, Cambridge, Huntly, and surrounding arterial highways.
Need advance driver warnings or intersection control? Pair with our Solar VMS Boards, Multi-Phase Traffic Lights, or Portable Tower Lights.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do solar portable traffic lights operate without external power?
Each trailer unit features high-efficiency solar panels connected to heavy-duty industrial deep-cycle battery banks. The system automatically charges during daylight hours and delivers continuous 24/7 autonomous operation without requiring site generators or manual battery swaps.
What is the maximum operating distance between the two solar traffic light trailers?
Our units communicate via secure wireless radio frequency links with an effective line-of-sight range of up to 1.5 to 2 kilometres, making them ideal for long single-lane roadworks, bridge repairs, and steep rural corridors.
Are these solar portable traffic lights compliant with NZTA and CoPTTM standards?
Yes. All our solar portable traffic light systems comply fully with Waka Kotahi / NZTA and CoPTTM standards for temporary traffic management, featuring certified 200mm high-output LED aspects and fail-safe safety protocols.
Can the traffic lights automatically adapt to vehicle flow?
Yes. The units can be configured with microwave radar vehicle detection for traffic-actuated demand. This dynamically extends green phases for active traffic and prevents unnecessary waiting when no oncoming vehicles are present.
Which regions are covered for solar traffic light delivery and setup?
We provide rapid delivery, on-site setup, and 24/7 emergency support across Auckland, Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty, and the entire Waikato region (including Hamilton and Taupō).