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The FLIR ThermiCam uses thermal imaging with analytics to
provide reliable traffic detection, day and night.

• Detects Motorized/Nonmotorized Vehicles and Pedestrians
• Collects Data to Optimize Traffic Flow
• Instantly Spots Wrong-Way Drivers
• Streams Traffic Surveillance Video
• Detects Queue Length

Alcohol Sniffer Systems information about the driver, such as their drivers from driving their vehicle during
Alcohol ‘sniffer’ systems can detect age, license status and any restrictions or these higher risk times.
the presence of alcohol on the driver’s conditions on their license, and use this Seat-belt Wearing
breath using sensors from a remote information to determine if the person is In an attempt to increase seatbelt-
location. If alcohol is detected, driver allowed to drive. The electronic licenses wearing rates, a range of seatbelt
is required to blow into a breathalyzer could be used in conjunction with alcohol reminder systems is being developed
unit. If the breathalyzer unit confirms interlocks. For example, the system and introduced by several vehicle
the presence of alcohol, then the would disable the vehicle if the driver has manufacturers. Most of these systems are
system either immobilizes the vehicle alcohol in excess of the amount allowed. linked to the driver’s seat only. The new
or limits the speed of the vehicle to CCTV to better target alcohol seatbelt reminder and interlock systems
reduce crash risk and severity. and drug testing are designed to detect unrestrained
Performance Tests CCTV or video analytics may be occupants in all seating positions. The
Technologies are being developed deployed to detect potentially impaired Seatbelt interlock systems are connected
for detecting and assessing impairment drivers approaching alcohol testing sites. to one or more seats that contain sensors
based on reaction times and The system helps in better targeting both within the seats and in the belt FLIR THERMICAM
coordination. Such performance tests alcohol/drug testing by identifying and assembly. The vehicle ignition is disabled if
would require the driver to complete targeting those drivers who appear these sensors determine that any occupant
and pass a psychomotor driving task under influence of alcohol based on in the vehicle is not using seat belt. The
(i.e., tracking or reaction time task) their observed driving performance. frontal image speed cameras have also
when they first enter the vehicle and, Police monitoring the traffic using being developed to take a frontal image
depending on the results, will either this technology could inform to Police of vehicles detected speeding. These
allow the ignition to be started or will testers the details of vehicles that they cameras are capable of identifying the
immobilize the vehicle. should target. driver of the vehicle and the front license
Electronic Licenses Vehicle Immobilisation plate. The image is detailed enough to
The drunk driving can also be Technology determine if the two front occupants
prevented by use of Electronic licenses A telematics system installed on of the vehicle are wearing seatbelts.
and smartcard license readers. These vehicles can immobilize them during Giving Way (Emergency Vehicles) Learn more at FLIR.in/traffic
devices could be used to help enforce high alcohol and drug use times (e.g., at The emergency vehicles,
alcohol restrictions and alcohol interlock night or on the weekends). This system ambulances, fire tenders etc need
requirements. Electronic licenses store would prevent recidivist drink or drug to be given priority in traffic. The ITS

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