Traffic mirrors are a perfect solution for security, surveillance and safety as they enable you to see in otherwise awkward positions, such as around corners, behind shelving and under cars and seats. Used on the roadside, on sites, and in warehouses mainly, traffic mirrors eliminate blind spots.
What Are the Advantages of Traffic Mirrors?
Being able to see at junctions, concealed entrances and exits, and car parks, whether you’re driving a lorry, car, forklift truck, or pallet trolley reduces the risk of accidents and injuries. It means that you can see what’s happening in advance of collisions or accidents, helping to reduce the risk of serious injuries and vehicle damage.
The same goes for internal surveillance mirrors - known as Dome Mirrors - which can go in the corner or middle of a room. Often found in small shops to enable a shopkeeper to catch thieves red-handed and in warehouses to monitor activity, their domed shape gives a wide angle of view from most angles, offering panoramic viewing. When correctly placed, you’ll notice anything unexpected from the corner of your eye, improving security and safety for all.
Moreover, each mirror is made with highly robust materials that are virtually unbreakable, making them a long-term benefit for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Which type of traffic mirror do I need - convex, dome, or driveway?
Match the mirror type to the location and viewing requirement. Convex mirrors are the standard choice for outdoor blind spots - anywhere drivers need to see oncoming traffic or pedestrians around a corner. Driveway mirrors are specifically designed for private and commercial entrances where visibility of approaching traffic is restricted. Dome mirrors - available as quarter, half, and full dome - are suited to indoor environments such as warehouses, retail spaces, and corridors, where a wide panoramic view of an area is needed rather than a single directional sightline.
What size mirror do I need?
As a general rule, the larger the mirror, the greater the field of view and the longer the effective viewing distance. Smaller mirrors (300mm to 450mm) are suitable for low-speed areas such as driveways and internal warehouse junctions. Larger mirrors (600mm to 1000mm) are better suited to busier sites, wider junctions, and locations where vehicles approach at higher speeds or from greater distances. For HGV and lorry environments, the larger blind spot and reflective traffic mirrors are the appropriate choice.
Do traffic mirrors help meet UK workplace transport safety requirements?
Yes. The HSE's guidance on workplace transport safety specifically recommends the use of mirrors to improve visibility at blind spots, junctions, and pedestrian crossing points. Employers must organise traffic routes to minimise risks, and mirrors are a recognised, practical measure for achieving this, particularly in warehouses and industrial sites where vehicles and pedestrians share space.
Are these mirrors suitable for permanent outdoor installation?
Yes. The outdoor mirrors in this range are manufactured from robust materials designed for long-term outdoor use in all weather conditions.
