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Parking facilities, transportation infrastructure, and industrial sites benefit from systems designed to detect vehicles. These sectors see improvements to safety, traffic management, and damage prevention through the simple implementation of these systems. While many systems and methods exist, they are most commonly used to alert pedestrians of unseen vehicle traffic and to detect overheight vehicles entering a facility.

What is a Vehicle Detection System?

These systems warn drivers and pedestrians (depending on the system used) of unforeseen dangers. Examples include blind corners, upcoming low-clearance areas, and busy intersections where vehicles and pedestrians mix. Their main purpose is to identify vehicles entering or moving through an area. The most common locations are parking garages, parking lots, and industrial facilities.

How Do Vehicle Detection Systems Work?

In simple terms, a vehicle triggers a sensor that illuminates an LED sign, which alerts the driver, a pedestrian, or both. For best results, an LED sign is used to alert both the drivers and pedestrians. Since LEDs are bright and can be seen during the daylight and in inclement weather, they make an illuminated message hard to miss. The flexibility and freedom of messages displayed also offers an advantage. When pedestrians are crossing, a message is displayed to look for approaching or exiting vehicles. For overheight vehicles, a message warning the driver not to proceed is displayed and may include further instructions. Since the LED sign is only activated when a vehicle triggers it, the illuminated sign demands attention, as it doesn’t become a regular part of the environment.

What Benefits Do Systems Designed to Detect Vehicles Provide?

The biggest benefit of these systems is their contribution to improving safety. Vehicle detection systems:

• Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.
• Enhance pedestrian and driver awareness.
• Improve pedestrian safety.
• Protect structures from overheight vehicle damage.

According to the IIHS, pedestrian deaths have soared 78% since their low point in 2009 and now account for more than 7,300 crash fatalities a year. These systems make a significant impact on safety by protecting drivers, pedestrians, and structures.

How to Choose the Right Vehicle Detection Solution

The Vehicle Detection System is designed to alert pedestrians to oncoming, unforeseen traffic. This system is ideal for any facility that combines pedestrian and vehicle traffic. This allows the pedestrian time to check their surroundings for oncoming vehicle traffic.

The Overheight Detection System is designed to alert drivers that their vehicle exceeds the height restriction of an upcoming structure. This system is ideal for any structure that has a low clearance, allowing drivers to find an alternate route before causing damage.

When you need a solution that improves safety and quickly alerts drivers and pedestrians, vehicle detection systems are a simple solution. Contact our team for help building the right system for you, or answer any questions you may have.