Speed Guns: Revolutionizing Traffic Enforcement for Safer Roads
Road accidents and fatalities caused by over speeding remain one of the biggest challenges in traffic management worldwide. To combat this issue, traffic police across India and the world use speed guns —an advanced tool designed to measure vehicle speed accurately and enforce speed limits effectively. Speed guns play a crucial role in maintaining road discipline, reducing accidents, and ensuring overall public safety. This blog explores the technology behind speed guns, how they work, their significance in traffic enforcement, and their impact on road safety . Understanding Speed Guns What is a Speed Gun? A speed gun is a radar or laser-based device used by law enforcement agencies to measure the speed of moving vehicles without physical contact. It helps authorities monitor speeding violations and enforce road safety regulations . Types of Speed Guns Speed guns primarily fall into two categories: Radar Speed Guns – Use radio waves based on the Doppler effect . Laser Speed Guns (L...