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Vehicle height laser detection system (view source)
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==Summary==
==Summary==
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.
==Customer profile==
==Customer profile==
Transport for Cape Town (TCT)
Transport for Cape Town (TCT)
==Challenge==
==Challenge==
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.
==Attachments==
==Attachments==
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==Benefits==
==Benefits==
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.
==External links==
==External links==
* https://mybroadband.co.za/news/gadgets/168453-how-cape-towns-impressive-new-3d-laser-detection-system-works.html