Buying Guide: Trailer Vision
Smarter detection Systems like Cycle-Safe can differentiate between static and moving objects around a vehicle VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS Advances in smart detection technology could sound the death knell for ultrasonic sensors, which cannot differentiate between moving and static objects. With the advent of the Direct Vision Standard and the desire for operators to use equipment that TfL says “should not activate in relation to roadside furniture”, many have questioned whether ultrasonic systems should still be employed, especially when new smart technology can be just as economical and significantly more effective.
The high false alarm rates of ultrasonic sensors lead many drivers to ignore them or even disable their systems, which is clearly of no benefit in terms of road safety.
COST-EFFECTIVE RELIABILITY Historically, smart alternatives to ultrasonic sensors have been prohibitively expensive. However, this is no longer the case and optical detection is now both cost-effective and reliable. Cycle-Safe is an example of this new technology. It was tested and approved in Germany by the ADAC motoring association, can differentiate between
static and moving objects, and only sounds an alarm if a vulnerable road user of any description becomes a hazard, significantly reducing the driver’s workload. Installation is also much faster and easier, as it does not require the fitter to drill multiple holes to add sensors to the side of the vehicle. With the advent of affordable smart detection systems such as Cycle-Safe, the UK’s roads are set to become safer for all.
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