Traffic Security Camera Advantages
Help Commuters – Cameras located on heavily congested freeways, highways, interstates and major road arteries share their video feeds with both television and radio news stations, who then pass the information along to commuters via traffic reports. Traffic patterns vary and there are times when a road closure or severe accident occurs and traffic alerts help commuters cut valuable time off their drive.
Information – State departments of transportation use traffic cameras to monitor vehicle flow on streets, roads and major arteries. Besides monitoring our roads for closures or accidents, traffic camera footage helps the state department make decisions regarding our future construction and road development.
Law Enforcement – Traffic cameras also are used to enforce speed limits and red light laws. Cameras issue tickets for moving violations and work to limit the number of officers needed for issuing citations.
Safe Driving – Cameras that are prominently displayed at intersections encourage drivers to drive safely and discourage moving violations.
Traffic Surveillance Cameras Risks
Weather Conditions – Weather, be it wind, heat, rain, snow or ice can wreak havoc on surveillance cameras. It’s vital to install cameras that are designed for harsh conditions.
Accident – Since most traffic cameras are installed at intersections and busy roads, there is always the chance that traffic accident could severely damage your traffic cameras.
Roadway Camera Considerations & Configuration
Since there are different purposes for red light cameras and traffic monitoring cameras, you should consider their applications separately prior to installing them. We suggest that you consider the following:
Installing Red Light and Speed Cameras:
- Consider, which intersections are most prone to violations and accidents?
- Does your area have a problem with moving violations?
Installing Traffic CCTV Cameras:
- What roadways are the most popular in your area?
- At what time of day is rush hour? When do you expect that most traffic?
- Are there particular spots where you have natural traffic congestion?
Traffic CCTV Camera Setup Advice
Red Light and Speed Camera Advice:
- Cover the entire intersection area when installing the camera. It is common to install cameras above the signals or mounted on all corners of the intersection
- Flash or infrared should be considered to properly record video at night.
- Ask your law enforcement agency to help you better determine trouble spots and active intersections.
- Cameras should be properly calibrated and installed to document and record vehicle license plates from violating cars.
- Install weatherproof and tamper proof security cameras to protect them from the elements.
Road and Monitoring CCTV Camera Advice:
- Cameras should be installed to oversee congestion areas
- All lanes should be monitored and recorded and you want to make sure you have a clear view of the entire area.
- Tamper and Vandal proof cameras with heaters and blowers help protect cameras against weather conditions.
