What’s the Purpose of That Little White Device on the Traffic Light Pole?

Typical technology Radar, infrared, or video analytics Video camera
Traffic signal support Often used for detection and timing Sometimes provides detection data
Records images Not necessarily Usually captures images or video
Enforcement use Usually not by itself Possible in dedicated enforcement systems
One important detail: a video-based traffic sensor can contain a camera, but its main purpose may be analyzing traffic rather than recording footage for enforcement.

The device’s appearance alone doesn’t always reveal its exact function.

How These Devices Help Make Roads Safer
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