Abstract: A versatile traffic information system (1) comprises: a light source (10), designed for generating a relative narrow, intense light beam (11); housing means (100) adapted for being mounted adjacent or above a road surface (3), accommodating the light source (10), having a beam exit window (101) for allowing the light beam (11) to exit the housing; a controllable beam deflection system (20), capable of changing a direction of the light beam (11) towards a projection area (2) on the road surface (3) in order to form a relatively small light spot (12) on the projection area (2);- a control circuit (30) for controlling the controllable beam deflection system (20) such as to effectively make the light spot (12) draw a predefined pattern (4) on the projection area (2).