SAFER ROADS THROUGH HIGH-TECH ENFORCEMENT

In response to increasing demands for traffic law enforcement, the Swiss company Multanova AG has developed its MultaStar system, based on a modular concept, which provides maximum flexibility to meet various enforcement needs. It is built round a CAN-Bus system, and can be upgraded as new modules and technologies are developed, such as those using radar and satellites. Its modules include a master controller, a power supply, a camera, a detector loop, a data interface, and a traffic light. A hand-held unit can set its basic functions, and a portable computer with Windows software can enter special functions. Its camera automatically records violations on 35mm black-and-white or colour film, and an automatic flash unit will be switched on if necessary. The camera takes a clear picture of the event, and also captures the driver's face in case positive identification is required by law. The MultaStar installation in San Francisco photographs any vehicle passing through a red light, and measures its speed when it crosses the junction. Two induction loops in the road sense the presence of a passing vehicle, and capture this event. Two photographs are taken of each vehicle violating a red light. The films are retrieved and processed daily, and analysed by an automatic computer system, which produces citation tickets. For the covering abstract, see IRRD 890291.

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• Authors:
  • SCHAUFELBERGER, M
• Publication Date: 1997

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 283-5
• Serial:
  • TRAFFIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL '97
  • Publisher: UK and International Press
  • ISSN: 1352-8548

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Artificial satellites; Automatic control; Automation; Computer programs; Crimes; Data communications; Detection and identification; Detectors; Law enforcement; Photography; Radar; Red; Red interval (Traffic signal cycle); Sensors; Speed; Traffic regulations; Traffic signals
• ITRD Terms: 3882: Automatic; 8652: Data transmission (telecom); 9115: Detection; 1534: Enforcement (law); 1516: Offence; 6751: Photography; 6738: Radar; 539: Red light; 9125: Satellite; 6120: Sensor; 8645: Software; 5408: Speed; 1544: Traffic regulations; 565: Traffic signal
• Subject Areas: Law; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00739451
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Aug 28 1997 12:00AM