Gatso to participate in German average speed pilot

The idea of average speed enforcement, or section control, in Germany has long been discussed by German authorities following its recommendation in 2009 by the 47th German Traffic Court Day. Interior Minister Boris Pistorius has announced a section control pilot project which is scheduled to be operational in Lower Saxony in spring 2015. Instead measuring speed in the conventional at a single point, section control measures average speed over a longer stretch of road. This method usually results in l
September 11, 2014 Read time: 2 mins

The idea of average speed enforcement, or section control, in Germany has long been discussed by German authorities following its recommendation in 2009 by the 47th German Traffic Court Day.

Interior Minister Boris Pistorius has announced a section control pilot project which is scheduled to be operational in Lower Saxony in spring 2015.

Instead measuring speed in the conventional at a single point, section control measures average speed over a longer stretch of road. This method usually results in lower, more uniform speeds and a harmonisation of the traffic flow which significantly improves traffic safety.

The pilot will use 1679 Gatso’s section control system which utilises radar detection and can be installed on existing street furniture or gantries without the need for in-road sensors. The system’s high matching and detection accuracy make it an effective solution for average speed enforcement, while the high trigger accuracy also makes it suitable for use on short stretches of road such as tunnels or bridges.

Said Pistorius, "Until now we had only technology available that allowed for selective monitoring of speed."

Dietmar Schwalm, sales manager GATSO Germany: “Section control enforcement leads to compliance with the speed limit in the entire danger zone. We hope to establish this effective measuring principle on the German market with the pilot project. It is an excellent addition to our combined red light and speed enforcement system to improve road safety at intersections."

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