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| Transport for Cape Town (TCT) recently installed a 3D laser detection system in Muizenberg to prevent vehicles with a height of over 2.5m from crashing into the low railway bridge at Atlantic Road. | | Transport for Cape Town (TCT) recently installed a 3D laser detection system in Muizenberg to prevent vehicles with a height of over 2.5m from crashing into the low railway bridge at Atlantic Road. |
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| The laser scans both lanes all day, while the system controller determines whether a detected vehicle is over the stipulated height. | | The laser scans both lanes all day, while the system controller determines whether a detected vehicle is over the stipulated height. |
| If the system determines that the over-height vehicle is in the turning lane or straddling both lanes, it triggers the LED flasher. | | If the system determines that the over-height vehicle is in the turning lane or straddling both lanes, it triggers the LED flasher. |
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| Transport for Cape Town (TCT) | | Transport for Cape Town (TCT) |
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| The railway bridge crossing Atlantic Road in Muizenberg is notorious for crashes, because road users underestimate the height of their vehicles or load,” said Cape Town Councilor Brett Herron. | | The railway bridge crossing Atlantic Road in Muizenberg is notorious for crashes, because road users underestimate the height of their vehicles or load,” said Cape Town Councilor Brett Herron. |
| Herron said a warning system was required to improve the safety of road users and to prevent crashes into the bridge. | | Herron said a warning system was required to improve the safety of road users and to prevent crashes into the bridge. |
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| ==Benefits== | | ==Benefits== |
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| A great success so far. Although it is too early to determine the success of the new system, it is noteworthy that no crashes have occurred since it started operating on 1 June. | | A great success so far. Although it is too early to determine the success of the new system, it is noteworthy that no crashes have occurred since it started operating on 1 June. |
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| ==External links== | | ==External links== |
− | https://mybroadband.co.za/news/gadgets/168453-how-cape-towns-impressive-new-3d-laser-detection-system-works.html | + | |
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| + | <li>[https://mybroadband.co.za/news/gadgets/168453-how-cape-towns-impressive-new-3d-laser-detection-system-works.html Related story]</li> |
| + | <li>[https://teltonika-networks.com/product/rut955/ RUT955 homepage]</li> |
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| [[Category:RUT955 Success Stories]] | | [[Category:RUT955 Success Stories]] |