Time over distance traffic enforcement
In the ever-increasing demand for rigorous traffic management, coupled with the need to monitor multiple traffic lanes, speed enforcement has proven to be instrumental in speed reduction and improving road safety.
Time over distance monitoring has been shown to significantly reduce accidents caused by excess speed. Cameras installed at several locations along the highway record and measure the average speed of vehicles over a pre-determined distance, encouraging drivers to reduce speed to comply with the limit. The resulting smoother traffic flow not only reduces traffic hold-ups and accidents, but the reduction in emissions is better for the environment.
Gatsometer's unique Point-to-Point™ traffic enforcement system provides a tailor-made solution for speed enforcement on motorways and multiplelane highways. The system monitors all types of vehicle 24 hours a day, seven days a week in all weather conditions, regardless of lane changes.
System operation
Point-to-Point™ benefits
- A tailor made speed monitoring and enforcement system for all traffic applications
- Use of vehicle signatures ensures a high level of accuracy
- All vehicle types recognised
- Uses eye-safe infrared flash
- 24 hour operation in all weather conditions
- Remote set up and operation
Infrared-sensitive monochrome digital cameras mounted above each lane at the start of the enforcement zone capture an image of all vehicles using an infrared flash; roadside computers produce a unique signature of each vehicle. At the end of the enforcement zone, a second image is captured and the vehicle's average speed between the two points is calculated using GPS time measurement.
Images and data of vehicles exceeding the speed limit are transmitted to the control room for further processing and issue of the prosecution notice by the relevant authorities. Data on vehicles not exceeding the speed limit is erased.
Unique image recognition capabilities
Point-to-Point™ uses automatic number plate recognition to ensure all licence plates are accurately read; however, the system is unique in that it also identifies other areas of the vehicle image, such as lights or window stickers, to deliver an exceptional matching average with a high degree of accuracy.
Remote control
Point-to-Point™ may be set up and operated remotely using suitable communications media, which also enables offence images and data to be automatically downloaded at pre-set times.
For more information or to schedule a meeting with Gatso, please call 1-978-922-7294 or email ussales@gatso.com.
