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Virtual Weigh Stations
The Problem
Commercial vehicles on secondary and urban highways
Increasing commercial vehicle traffic is shortening the life of non-primary infrastructure.
- High visibility enforcement on primary roads results in overweight violation rates of less than 2 %
- Urban and secondary highways typically have a low level of enforcement. Low enforcement results in overweight violation rates often exceeding 25 %
- Some trucks will avoid enforcement on primary roads by using secondary and urban roads
- Thinner surfaces on urban and secondary roads are more susceptible to overload damage
- Roadway damage cost due to overloaded trucks is estimated to be from $.08 to $2.50 per ton-mile, depending on vehicle weight
The Solution
IRD Virtual Weigh Stations
Virtual Weigh Stations provide highly visible weight enforcement
- With targeted enforcement, only overloaded vehicles are identified
- Side-view and licence plate images provide positive vehicle ID
- 24 / 7 data collection
- Internet based / wireless access for real-time and post audit activities
The System
Making 'Virtual' a reality
The integrated web-based virtual weigh station system allows for real-time enforcement of overloaded vehicles.
- Monitor for overloaded vehicles
- Collect real-time data with visual records
- Plan additional law enforcement activities
DISCREET, REAL-TIME TARGETED ENFORCEMENT
The IRD Virtual Weigh Station combines Weigh-In-Motion technology with integrated side-fire cameras and license plate image capturing systems.
- Access data through a secure web address
- Create customized reports based on user adjustable parameters:
- hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly increments
- vehicle speeds, classes and counts
- number of violating and non-violating axles, axle groups, ESALs and GVWs
LEADING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY
Integration of all value added features/equipment.
- Robust industrial grade components
- Low power consumption; solar compatible
- Supports plug & play features
- Virtual Weigh Station Brochure (pdf - 545 kb)
- Virtual Weigh Stations with Image-capture Systems (pdf - 464 kb)
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