• Eliminates possibility of fire after accident due to sparking wires.
  • Eliminates possibility of electrocution to accident victims, rescue personnel and pedestrians.
  • Eliminates damaged splices in adjoining poles.
  • Eliminates fuse holder & surge arrester replacement after knockdown.
  • Allows remaining poles on circuit to continue illumination.
  • System maintenance quick and simple.
  • DOT•PLUG® allows proper pole trajectory during a knockdown
  • Eliminates specifying, design engineer(s), and contractors liability due to injury or death attributed to preventable fire or electrocution.
  • Eliminates delayed rescue efforts attributed to exposed wire.
  • Eliminates repeated splicing and wire damage after knockdown.
    Helps thwart copper theft.
  • Meets the latest break-away wiring requirements of AASHTO.

DOTPLUG Breakaway Wiring (PCDS)

The DOTPLUG breakaway wiring method (PCDS - pole cable distribution system) meets current AASHTO and Passive Safe standards as the electrified pole cable unplugs within a few inches from pole foundation during a knockdown. This design protects fuses by placing them below grade in an underground electrical junction box. Eliminating electrical hazards to the public as well as to emergency responders.  

Conventional Wiring Method

Conventional wiring methods still used over the majority of roadways across the United States, Canada, and Europe do not meet current AASHTO and Passive Safe standards. Fuses and fuse holders are in harms way during a knockdown and does not provide a safe disconnect. Electrical and fire hazards remain present to the public and emergency responders until power can be disconnected and confirmed.