While these two types can cross over, Digital Traffic Signs and Illuminated Traffic Signs aren’t necessarily the same thing.
Differences Between Digital Traffic Signs and Illuminated Traffic Signs
Digital Types are typically lighted with LED’s (Light Emitting Diodes) and may have a small section that shows a number or series of numbers and letters, such as you might see at some airports, or can also be electronic reader boards with messages for oncoming motorists.
Illuminated types, on the other hand, may include digital kinds, but may simply be a sign that is lighted from below with directional lamps,