Marom
Traffic Law Enforcement System.
Marom,
an automated traffic monitoring system, which measures a vehicle's
speed and detects tailgating. The front end system observes traffic
via two invisible infrared beams across a given traffic lane in
order to measure the travelling behaviour of a vehicle directed
at a lane with two retro-reflectors mounted in the road surface
from a field unit mounted at the roadside or on a bridge. Every
vehicle passing between the Electro-optic head and the retro-reflectors
breaks the two beams and triggers the unit computer to measure
Speed, Acceleration, Headway and Vehicle Length.
The device captures a digital image of all vehicles, (front or
rear of the vehicle, including its licence plate and the system
can be customised to show the driver's face), exceeding pre-set
limits - up to 2,000 offenders a day. The volume and speed of
traffic makes no difference. It operates 24 hours a day in all
lighting and weather conditions
The data processing unit, which integrates technology
from Motorola, controls communication between the front-end system
and the back room operation. This unit processes road data immediately.
Fines, with a photo of the offender's vehicle attached, can be
in the post one or two hours after the offence.
Alternatively a policeman situated just a few miles
down the road can stop offenders and give them the NIP or fixed
penalty in person. (See on-line Option)
The Marom system combined with the data processing
unit, costs about $100,000, DSS is looking to move into Britain
and roomers have it, trials are being done.
The Marom field unit is designed to offer great
configuration flexibility. It may be deployed at the roadside,
mounted on an overhead structure (bridge, gantry, etc.) either
permanently or temporarily, or operated out of a parked vehicle.
It may be disguised or exposed. Furthermore, dummy systems may
be used in order to enhance its deterrent effect.
The Marom infrared Electro-optic technology changes the nature
of the battle against road accidents because it is inherently
immune to any known countermeasures, such as radar and laser detectors.
The technology is also insensitive to external interference's
such as electromagnetic interference (EMI) and other light sources.
On-line
Option for On-the-Spot NIP or fixed penalty.
The
on-line Unit is an add-on feature to the Marom Field Unit. The
On-line Unit operates in conjunction with the Field Unit to apprehend
speeders and tailgaters within seconds of committing an offence.
The on-line Unit is located down the road from the Marom Field
Unit and is operated by a traffic officer. Once an offence is
committed, the Marom Field Unit immediately relays all offence
data, including a high-resolution digital photograph, to the on-line
Unit. The on-line Unit instantaneously prints a NIP for the offence.
The police officer is then able to stop the offending vehicle
and issue the NIP or fixed penalty.
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