Speed solutions--the law of averages?

In August 2013, a new combined point-to-point average speed enforcement (ASE) and spot camera control system was introduced in Victoria, Australia. The system uses high-resolution automatic number plate recognition cameras and optical character recognition technology. It detects speeding vehicles and also allows state police to identify unregistered vehicles. It is operational on a 54 km stretch of highway, which makes it the longest ASE in the world. The system can be triggered by lasers and radar, which complies with the Victoria Department of Justice's requirement that the system make use of existing technology. Victoria law also requires that there are two separate methods of speed measurement, which ensures the accuracy and reliability of the system. A trial project for a similar system has been conducted in New Zealand.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.itsinternational.com/categories/enforcement/features/spot-speed-deterrent-proved-to-be-transient/
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/35183091
• Authors:
  • Crawford, David
• Publication Date: 2013-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 29-30
• Serial:
  • ITS International
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Route One Publishing Limited
  • ISSN: 1463-6344
  • Serial URL: http://www.itsinternational.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accuracy; Automatic license plate readers; Cameras; Lasers; Radar; Reliability; Speed control; Speeding
• Geographic Terms: New Zealand; Victoria (Australia)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01500932
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 9 2013 10:17AM