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New sign warns against speed, distracted driving

Traffic Technology’s SpeedWatch radar system can now be complemented with a new SpeedWatch+ education display. SpeedWatch+ wirelessly interfaces to the SpeedWatch radar device to provide a direct warning to violating drivers by displaying messages including: Mobile phone use, Fasten seat belt and Excess speed! The system is said to be lightweight and simple to operate with minimal training.
July 10, 2017 Read time: 1 min
561 Traffic Technology’s SpeedWatch radar system can now be complemented with a new SpeedWatch+ education display.


SpeedWatch+ wirelessly interfaces to the SpeedWatch radar device to provide a direct warning to violating drivers by displaying messages including: Mobile phone use, Fasten seat belt and Excess speed! The system is said to be lightweight and simple to operate with minimal training.

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