Road Buttons

Road Studs for Visibility at Night and in the Rain

Road studs, also called road buttons or raised pavement markers, are small markers fixed to asphalt or concrete that make lane lines, road edges and manoeuvring areas stand out in the dark and in wet weather. They are widely known as cat's eyes. Where painted lines are hard to see, they show drivers exactly where the road runs. Ilgi Trafik offers solar LED road studs as well as metal and plastic reflective models, as single units and in packs.

Product Groups

• Solar LED road studs: charged by sunlight during the day and lit by LEDs after dark, with yellow and red light options and aluminium or cast bodies; no electrical connection needed.
• Aluminium cat's eye road studs: durable anchored metal studs, including a glass cat's eye model.
• Plastic reflective road studs: square, oval, classic, mini and UFO (round) shapes, ABS-bodied and white versions, plus sets.
• Pack options: most models come as single units and in packs of 2, 5 and 10.

Where Road Studs Are Used

Road studs are installed along lane and edge lines, on bends, on approaches to junctions and roundabouts, along medians and traffic islands, and at bridge and tunnel entrances. Car park ramps, parking bay boundaries, fuel stations, private estate and factory roads, and poorly lit rural roads are also common applications.

Selection and Installation Tips

• Poorly lit roads and sharp bends: solar LED studs work best because they are visible before headlights reach them.
• Heavy traffic: anchored aluminium studs offer a long-lasting solution.
• Car parks, estates and low-speed areas: plastic reflective studs are an economical, practical choice.
• Installation: the surface must be clean, dry and dust-free. Studs are fixed with a suitable adhesive or, depending on the model, with anchors and nails. Place solar models where they receive sunlight during the day.
• Light colour: choose the stud colour to match the line layout and the warning you want to give.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a solar road stud work? Its built-in solar panel charges during the day, and its LEDs light up when it gets dark. No cabling or mains connection is needed.

What is the difference between cat's eyes and solar road studs? Cat's eyes and reflective studs only become visible by reflecting headlight beams. Solar studs produce their own light, so drivers can see them before their headlights reach them.

Are road studs the same as lane separator kerbs? No. Road studs are small markers, whereas lane separators are long kerb units used to physically divide lanes.