Saint-Pandélon, first roadside depot for LuminoKrom® marking

LuminoKrom® photoluminescent paint on the road in Saint-Pandélon near Dax

An experiment in 2021 to make an accident-prone road safer

In October 2021, the Conseil Départemental des Landes has initiated an innovative experiment on the RD29, in Saint-Pandelon, near Dax. This stretch of road, characterized by dangerous bends and lacking street lighting, has been identified as particularly accident-prone.

To enhance user safety, LuminoKrom® photoluminescent paint was applied to the outer strips of a 450-meter section. This marking is designed to improve night-time visibility of the roadway, providing light guidance for drivers in high-risk areas.

An ecological and economical solution for road safety

LuminoKrom® paint captures light from daylight or vehicle headlights and releases it at night, emitting a visible glow without the need for a power supply. This technology offers a cost-effective alternative to street lighting installation, costing around 50 times less and requiring very little installation time.

By improving the visibility of road infrastructures in the dark, LuminoKrom® helps to reduce the risk of accidents, particularly in rural or interurban areas with no lighting. What's more, by limiting light pollution, this solution respects the environment while ensuring greater safety for road users.