Frequently Asked Questions

About ESS and H.E.L.P.® Technology

What is Emergency Safety Solutions (ESS)?

ESS is a safety technology company dedicated to preventing crashes into disabled and vulnerable vehicles.

We develop and license patented H.E.L.P.® (Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol) technologies that combine intelligent lighting and connected digital alerts to make stopped vehicles and roadside hazards visible to oncoming drivers—both on the road and within in-vehicle navigation systems.

What is H.E.L.P.®?

H.E.L.P.® is a suite of advanced alerting technologies that bridge the gap between what drivers can see and what their vehicles can communicate. It combines:

- Lighting Alerts: Intelligent flash patterns proven to capture driver attention up to 10× faster than standard hazards.

- Digital Alerts: Real-time notifications sent to nearby drivers via navigation apps and in-vehicle displays.

- Road Awareness Alerts: Data integrations that enhance awareness for fleets, OEMs, and traffic management systems.

What is the H.E.L.P. Alert Network™?

The H.E.L.P. Alert Network™ is the connected infrastructure that transmits safety messages between vehicles, fleets, and navigation platforms. It turns lighting alerts into digital messages that warn nearby drivers – even before the hazard is in sight.

Use Cases and Industries

Who uses ESS technology?

H.E.L.P.® is being adopted by:

- Automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers integrating safety features at the factory level

- Commercial truck OEMs and fleets looking to improve roadside worker protection and fleet utilization, protect other motorists, and mitigate liability

- Public fleets and first responders increasing visibility during vulnerable roadside stops and other roadway emergencies

- Utility and waste management fleets enhancing work zone awareness

- RV and specialty chassis manufacturers improving safety for vulnerable vehicles

Can older vehicles use ESS?

Yes. Through licensed retrofit solutions and telematics integrations, ESS technology can be added to many existing commercial, municipal, and fleet vehicles.

Partnership and Implementation

How can companies partner with ESS?

ESS offers technology licensing for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, and connected-service subscriptions for fleets and telematics providers. Interested organizations can contact ESS to discuss integration options or pilot programs.

Where can I see ESS technology in action?

ESS regularly demonstrates its solutions at major industry events and through pilot programs with leading automotive, fleet, and public-safety partners.

Additionally, we are happy to arrange a private demo with interested parties.

Visit our Newsroom or Contact Us pages for updates.

Technology & Integration

How does ESS technology work with vehicles?

H.E.L.P.® can be integrated by vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) through licensed software and hardware that enables intelligent lighting control and digital communication.

It can also be retrofit into commercial and emergency vehicles through approved partners and telematics systems.

Does ESS require a subscription or network connection?

Lighting Alerts operate locally on the vehicle, while Digital Alerts and Road Awareness features connect through the subscription-based H.E.L.P. Alert Network™ – a cloud service that enables cross-platform data sharing between vehicles, fleets, and apps.

What makes ESS technology unique?

ESS is the only system designed to close the “advance warning gap” between visual and digital safety alerts – enabling vehicles of any make, model, or platform to communicate standardized hazard messages across the connected-vehicle ecosystem.

Safety and Impact

Why is H.E.L.P. needed?

Every year in the U.S. alone, more than 125,000 people are impacted by crashes into disabled or stopped vehicles.

ESS’ suite of H.E.L.P. solutions provide critical seconds of advance warning to oncoming motorists – greatly reducing crash risk, injuries, and fatalities.

Has H.E.L.P.® been tested?

Yes. ESS technologies have been validated through research with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and other research entities. Proven results show a 90% reduction in collision risk and an 80% drop in sudden braking, translating vehicle-level intelligence into life-saving awareness.