Case Study: Traffic Management Dropside with H-Frame and LP13 Arrow Board

A repeat customer of CPD required a highway-compliant dropside vehicle to support road maintenance and traffic management operations. To meet their needs, we built and delivered a fully customised 3.5t Praevia dropside on a Ford single cab chassis, equipped with safety and visibility-enhancing features – including an LP13 light arrow board.

This build demonstrates our ability to produce at scale while maintaining a high degree of customisation. Our specialist conversions are manufactured in-house by experienced experts and benefit from our line capacity production capabilities – so ‘specialist’ doesn’t have to mean ‘one-off.’

The chassis was sourced from our large stock holding, helping reduce lead times and keeping the project on schedule.

Vehicle Overview

• Ford single cab chassis with extended body for additional load length and capacity
• Praevia dropside body with enhanced traffic management specification

Traffic Management & Visibility Enhancements

• LP13 mini light arrow board – provides clear directional guidance for road users and supports efficient traffic flow
• LED beacon mini lightbar – ensures maximum visibility for roadside workers
• LED corner strobe lights – increases front-end warning visibility
• LED rear strobe lights – reinforces safety at the back of the vehicle
• LED marker light kit – improves visibility in low-light conditions
• Rear H Frame – offers additional mounting capability for safety and operational equipment

Highway Compliance & Safety Features

• Chapter 8 chevron board – compliant with highway maintenance regulations for roadside visibility
• Conspicuity tape and red door lozenges – enhances reflective visibility
• Single-level fall arrest system – protects operators working on or around the vehicle
• Reverse alarm with silent override – maintains safety while minimising noise disruption in residential or night-time settings
  
  

Towing & Additional Functionality

• Ford Transit fixed towbar – adds towing versatility for trailers or extra equipment

We know one of the biggest frustrations in the traffic management world is vehicles being overloaded – and DVLA roadside checks can quickly put a stop to operations. That’s why we pay close attention to payload. Our vehicles are built to last, with durable materials and robust construction, but we never lose sight of weight. By keeping our builds as light as possible without compromising on strength, we help customers stay compliant and get the most usable payload from their vehicle. It’s all part of listening to the real-world challenges our customers face every day.

This recent customised Praevia dropside provides a fully highway-compliant solution tailored to traffic management and road maintenance tasks. The integration of the LP13 arrow board, enhanced lighting, comprehensive safety systems, and towing capacity ensures this vehicle meets the demands of modern roadside operations.

With a strong focus on operator safety, compliance, and operational efficiency – all delivered through scalable in-house manufacturing – this vehicle is a valuable addition to the customer's working fleet.

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