Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Trailer (SMART)

About SMART 

The Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Trailer (SMART) is currently available for use in neighborhoods, school zones, construction sites, and dangerous roads where the speed of vehicles could be a problem. This unit is a portable, self-contained speed display unit that is towed to sites experiencing speed-related problems. A specially designed radar is mounted inside the locked trailer, clocking speeds. Motorists see their speeds displayed on a highly visible LED (light emitting diode) display.

Purpose of SMART

The speed limit sign above the display reminds motorists to pay attention and ease up on the gas pedal. For those who refuse to take the hint, warnings and citations can be issued by an officer who may decide to wait up the street for those violators. As speed awareness goes up, motorists slow down, even after the unit is moved to a different location. With fewer speed-related accidents, officers' time is freed up, and they can concentrate their efforts on more emergent incidents. Plus, citizens feel safer, which is what compliance with the speed limit is all about: safety.

SMART in Your Neighborhood

If you are interested in placing this unit in your neighborhood, please contact the SMART Coordinator at 708-448-5060.