Portland Traffic
Stand B36
PORTLAND TRAFFIC
British Innovation in Highway Safety & LED Lighting Technology
Portland Traffic is a British designer and manufacturer of innovative, energy-efficient LED lighting and road safety products, providing intelligent solutions for the UK's highways and infrastructure network.
With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, product innovation and British manufacturing, Portland Traffic develops specialist solutions that combine advanced LED technology, robust construction and practical design to deliver exceptional reliability, reduced energy consumption and lower whole-life maintenance costs.
Our products are designed to meet the demanding requirements of local authorities, highway maintenance contractors and infrastructure operators, with particular emphasis on ease of installation, long-term durability and minimal maintenance.
Our Specialist Product Ranges
Zebstar – LED Belisha Beacons
The Zebstar range of LED Belisha beacons has been developed to provide excellent visibility, reliability and energy efficiency at pedestrian crossing locations.
Designed and manufactured by Portland Traffic, the range combines advanced LED technology with robust, weather-resistant construction to deliver dependable performance in demanding highway environments.
Zebstar Plus incorporates an innovative infrared control system, enabling the light output of its high-visibility LED arrays to be adjusted remotely without opening the beacon housing.
This allows lighting levels to be optimised to suit individual site requirements while maintaining the integrity of the sealed unit, reducing maintenance time and minimising the need for intrusive adjustments.
Hydra – Ultra-Low Energy LED Sign Light
Hydra is Portland Traffic's purpose-designed LED traffic sign lighting solution, engineered to combine exceptional energy efficiency with straightforward installation and long-term reliability.
Operating at just 1 watt, Hydra provides an extremely low-energy alternative to conventional sign lighting systems, helping highway authorities significantly reduce electricity consumption and operating costs.
The unit features IP66-rated sealing for protection against dust and water ingress, together with a universal mounting bracket for installation flexibility.
Hydra is also supplied pre-wired, allowing installation without dismantling the unit. This innovative approach simplifies installation, reduces time on site and preserves the integrity of the factory-sealed housing.
Crossafe – Illuminated Pedestrian Crossing Posts
Crossafe is an innovative illuminated pedestrian crossing post designed to improve crossing visibility and enhance road safety.
Using energy-efficient LED technology, Crossafe provides effective illumination of the post's distinctive white band, improving its visibility to approaching motorists.
A key feature of the Crossafe system is its magnetically operated brightness adjustment, which allows the illumination level of the white band to be adjusted without opening the unit.
This provides a practical means of optimising visibility for different locations and lighting conditions while maintaining the integrity of the sealed housing.
Sublux – LED Subway Lighting System
Sublux is Portland Traffic's purpose-designed LED lighting system for pedestrian subways and underpasses.
Developed to provide reliable, energy-efficient illumination in demanding public environments, Sublux combines robust construction with modern LED technology to improve pedestrian visibility and create safer, more welcoming spaces.
Its durable, weather-resistant design and low-maintenance operation make it particularly suitable for local authorities seeking dependable lighting solutions with reduced long-term operating costs.
Basemate – LED Bollard Lighting Unit
Basemate is Portland Traffic's specialist LED lighting unit for illuminated traffic bollards.
Designed to provide reliable, energy-efficient illumination, Basemate combines robust construction with practical engineering to support the demanding requirements of highway installations.
Its efficient LED technology and durable sealed construction help reduce energy consumption and ongoing maintenance requirements, providing a cost-effective solution for highway authorities and maintenance contractors.
Designed for Performance. Engineered for Reliability.
At Portland Traffic, we believe that effective highway lighting should combine safety, efficiency and simplicity.
Our products incorporate energy-efficient LED technology and IP65/IP66-rated sealing, providing protection against the challenging environmental conditions encountered on the highway network.
Through intelligent design features such as infrared and magnetic brightness adjustment, pre-wired connections and simplified installation, we aim to reduce the need for maintenance interventions while maintaining product performance and reliability.
By designing and manufacturing our products in-house, we retain control over quality, innovation and product development, allowing us to respond directly to the changing requirements of the highways industry.
Supporting Sustainable Highway Infrastructure
As highway authorities face increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption, maintenance expenditure and environmental impact, Portland Traffic continues to develop products that deliver measurable operational benefits.
Our focus on low-power LED technology, durable sealed housings and maintenance-friendly design helps reduce whole-life costs while supporting more sustainable highway infrastructure.
Visit Portland Traffic at Road Expo Glasgow to meet our team, explore our innovative product ranges and discover how British engineering and intelligent product design can help deliver safer, more efficient and more sustainable highways.
PORTLAND TRAFFIC
British Designed. British Manufactured. Engineered for Safer Highways.
Products
Hydra Sign Light
Just 1 Watt. Maximum Efficiency.
Hydra is a purpose-designed LED sign light combining exceptionally low 1-watt power consumption with IP66-rated protection. Featuring a universal mounting bracket and pre-wired connections, Hydra can be installed without dismantling the housing, reducing installation time and preserving its factory sealing.
Zebstar Belisha Beacon range
ZEBSTAR – Intelligent LED Belisha Beacons
Four Models. Two Mounting Options. Intelligent High Visibility.
Designed and manufactured in Britain by Portland Traffic, the Zebstar range comprises four energy-efficient LED Belisha beacons, offering Standard and High Visibility options in both post-top and mid-post configurations.
All models feature IP65-rated sealing for reliable performance in demanding highway environments.
The post-top models incorporate easily replaceable loose seals, while the innovative mid-post versions feature two individually sealed half units that fit around the supporting post.
Both High Visibility models incorporate additional LED arrays with infrared brightness adjustment, allowing light output to be optimised without opening the beacon housing.
Combining practical engineering, intelligent control and installation flexibility, Zebstar delivers reliable, low-maintenance pedestrian crossing illumination.
ZEBSTAR – British Innovation in Pedestrian Crossing Safety.
Crossafe
CROSSAFE – Intelligent LED Pedestrian Crossing Solutions
Enhanced Visibility. Intelligent Control. Innovative Retrofit Technology.
British designed and manufactured by Portland Traffic, the CROSSAFE range offers three innovative LED illumination solutions for new and existing pedestrian crossings.
CROSSAFE Illuminated Post combines robust aluminium construction, IP65-rated LED lighting and intelligent photocell-controlled dimming. Independent front and rear white-band brightness adjustment is achieved using magnetic control, without opening the sealed units.
CROSSAFE Retro transforms existing standard 76mm non-illuminated beacon posts into modern illuminated crossing posts in less than 15 minutes, without groundworks or replacement cabling.
CROSSAFE Converter upgrades older profiled-aperture illuminated posts to modern LED technology in less than 30 minutes, without groundworks or electrical disconnection.
All three solutions offer energy-efficient illumination, adjustable daytime brightness and automatic night-time dimming, helping highway authorities improve crossing visibility while reducing installation disruption and ongoing maintenance costs.
CROSSAFE – Modern Crossing Technology. Smarter Infrastructure Upgrades.
Quasar School warning signal
QUASAR – Intelligent LED School Crossing Signals
Smarter School Safety. Remote Programming. Intelligent Monitoring.
Designed and manufactured in Britain by Portland Traffic, QUASAR is an innovative range of energy-efficient LED school crossing signals combining robust construction, reliable performance and advanced remote management technology.
Featuring long-life LEDs, durable weather-resistant enclosures and a Universal Fixing System, QUASAR provides a practical, low-maintenance solution for new and replacement installations.
Its intelligent web-based programming system enables up to four years of switching schedules to be uploaded remotely to groups of signal heads, significantly reducing the need for site visits.
An optional GPRS communication module provides remote monitoring, scheduled operational reports and automatic fault notifications by text or email to up to three designated recipients.
Combining intelligent technology with practical engineering, QUASAR helps local authorities improve school crossing safety while reducing maintenance costs and simplifying asset management.
QUASAR – Intelligent Signals. Safer School Crossings.
Portland Solar
Innovative Cylindrical Solar Technology for Highway Safety
All-Round Solar Collection. Simplified Installation. Year-Round Performance.
Designed and manufactured in Britain, Portland Traffic's innovative solar-powered highway lighting range combines advanced LED technology with a distinctive cylindrical solar panel design, offering a practical alternative to conventional flat-panel solar systems.
Unlike traditional flat panels, which require careful positioning and orientation to maximise solar collection, Portland Traffic's cylindrical solar technology collects sunlight from multiple directions throughout the day.
This eliminates orientation-related installation errors, simplifying installation and ensuring that the panel does not rely on being positioned towards a particular compass direction.
The vertical solar collection surfaces also provide an important advantage during winter months, when the sun is lower in the sky and reliable energy generation is particularly important.
THREE INNOVATIVE SOLAR SOLUTIONS
SOLAR QUASAR – LED School Crossing Signals
Combining intelligent LED school crossing technology with Portland Traffic's cylindrical solar system, Solar Quasar provides reliable school crossing warnings without the need for a conventional mains electricity supply.
SOLAR ZEBSTAR – LED Belisha Beacons
Solar Zebstar combines energy-efficient LED beacon technology with innovative cylindrical solar collection, providing dependable pedestrian crossing visibility with simplified installation and reduced reliance on grid electricity.
SOLAR HYDRA – LED Traffic Sign Lighting
Solar Hydra combines the exceptional efficiency of Portland Traffic's 1-watt LED sign light with cylindrical solar technology, providing a highly energy-efficient solution for illuminated traffic signs where mains connections are impractical or costly.
DESIGNED FOR REAL-WORLD HIGHWAY CONDITIONS
Portland Traffic's cylindrical solar technology has been developed with the practical challenges of highway installations in mind.
By removing the need for precise panel orientation and improving the opportunity to capture low-angle winter sunlight, the system offers a practical approach to solar-powered highway infrastructure.
Combined with low-energy LED technology, robust construction and British engineering, the Portland Solar range provides intelligent, sustainable solutions designed to reduce installation complexity, energy costs and ongoing maintenance requirements.
PORTLAND SOLAR – Smarter Solar Collection. Simpler Installation. Safer Highways.
British Designed. British Manufactured. Naturally Powered.
Sublux
SUBLUX – Intelligent LED Subway & Urban Lighting
Smarter Lighting. Safer Spaces. Lower Energy Costs.
Designed and manufactured in Britain by Portland Traffic, SUBLUX is a robust, vandal-resistant LED lighting system developed for pedestrian subways, underpasses, stairwells and other challenging public environments.
Featuring stainless steel construction, IK10 impact resistance, IP65 sealing and replaceable anti-graffiti protection, SUBLUX is engineered for exceptional durability and reduced maintenance.
Now available with award-winning Smart Scan Technology, the system intelligently monitors occupancy and automatically adjusts lighting levels. When areas are unoccupied, illumination dims to conserve energy, returning instantly to full brightness when movement is detected.
Wireless communication allows luminaires to operate as a unified system, while optional remote monitoring provides valuable occupancy and usage data.
SUBLUX – Intelligent Lighting That Responds When You Need It.