AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC LAWS: HOW TO DO IT RIGHT AND WHY YOU SHOULD CARE

Automatic enforcement (AE) systems link a camera to a "trigger" mechanism which, when the driver of a vehicle commits a certain traffic violation, causes a picture to be taken of the vehicle's license plate. Different automatic triggers can detect speeding - both on freeways and residential streets - red light running and railroad crossing gate running. Because AE systems use many of the same technologies as ITS and the increasing cooperation between ITS operations and law enforcement, the potential exists for AE and ITS to be linked in the public's perception. And while surveys show that a majority of citizens support the use of automated enforcement, a vocal minority of AE opponents is capable of shutting down such programs. Details of implementation can be critical in shaping public opinion. This paper provides a review of both continuing and now-defunct AE programs, and offers guidance on which implementation details can lead to success. For the covering abstract see IRRD E102946.

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  ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 5TH WORLD CONGRESS

  KUSANG BLDG, 4TH FLOOR, 1009-5, DAECHI-DONG KANGNAM-KU
  SEOUL, ZZ KOREA    135-283
• Authors:
  • POLK, A E
• Conference:
  • TOWARDS THE NEW HORIZON TOGETHER. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 5TH WORLD CONGRESS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, HELD 12-16 OCTOBER 1998, SEOUL, KOREA. PAPER NO. 1043
• Publication Date: 1998

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic control; Automatic vehicle identification; Automation; Intelligent transportation systems; Law enforcement; Public relations; Video cameras
• ITRD Terms: 3882: Automatic; 6750: Camera; 8531: Case study; 1534: Enforcement (law); 8575: Public relations
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00781355
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 89-950073-2-X
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jan 7 2000 12:00AM