We often see some road traffic safety products on the road, such as cat's eyes placed on the road, which are reflective road markingsdesigned to improve driver visibility and safety, especially at night or in bad weather conditions. It is usually embedded in the road surface or fixed to the road surface, and helps drivers see the layout of the road and the extension direction of the lane more clearly by reflecting the light of the vehicle's headlights. Cat's eyes on the road have the following meanings:
1. Lane guidance: Cat's eyes are now also called road studs, which are usually placed on the center line or edge line of the road to indicate the boundaries of the lane. This helps drivers stay in the lane, especially at night, when road markings may not be obvious.
2. Road alignment and curves: They are usually installed on curved or winding roads to guide drivers around curves and sharp turns, where the road layout may not be immediately visible, so installing cat's eyes greatly improves the safety of drivers driving vehicles at night.
3. Hazard warning: Cat's eyesof different colors can indicate various types of road conditions or danger signals ahead: White: Road markings indicating lane separation or the middle of the road. Red: Warning of the roadside, usually used on the left side of the road in countries/regions that drive on the right. Amber: Placed on the right edge of dual carriageways or highways, especially to separate opposing lanes. Green: Marks exit or access points, such as parking areas or intersections. 4. Improves visibility in low-light conditions: The reflective surface of cat's eyes can reflect vehicle headlights very effectively, improving visibility in dark or foggy conditions, where ordinary road markings may be more difficult to see.
5. Rain and snow resistance: Cat's eyes are designed to be durable and resistant to weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog, and are also highly resistant to pressure. Unlike painted road lines that will wear off, reflective markings remain visible even in inclement weather. Cat's eyes are an important safety feature on the road, guiding drivers, improving visibility and warning of lane boundaries and hazards, especially in low-light or challenging conditions.
