What does variable speed detection mean?
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Variable speed detection is achieved through six operational processes: meteorological monitoring and alerting, traffic control activation, announcement and reminder issuance, evidence collection and synthesis, data review and entry, and violation notification and penalty. It enables functions such as automatic meteorological information monitoring and warning, dual evidence collection for violating vehicles, and automated comparison of violation data. Speed detection determines whether a vehicle is speeding by calculating its average speed. Specifically, it involves two adjacent monitoring points on the same road section. When a vehicle passes these two points, its speed is recorded, and the system calculates the average speed to determine if the vehicle is speeding.
Variable speed limits mean the speed restrictions on the road aren't fixed—they automatically adjust based on real-time traffic conditions. I often encounter this while driving. For example, on highways during heavy rain, electronic signs may reduce the limit from 120 km/h to 80 km/h, then raise it back to 100 km/h in the early morning when traffic is light. The goal is to adapt to changing conditions like congestion, fog, or accidents, reducing rear-end collisions and traffic jams. I find this system quite effective because it responds flexibly, unlike rigid fixed limits. Some drivers ignore these electronic signs and end up fined for speeding. Paying attention to these alerts actually improves safety and avoids sudden braking. The system also uses sensors to collect data for automatic updates, ensuring smoother traffic flow.
