Patent ID: 6459367
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: G08G

Abstract:
An automated vehicle regulation compliance enforcing system, comprising:an on-board vehicle monitoring system adapted to be installed in a monitored vehicle, wherein said on-board monitoring system is comprised of: a first processor; a first interface connected to said first processor; a sensor connected to said first processor and adapted to be attached to said monitored vehicle for monitoring an operating parameter of said monitored vehicle, wherein said sensor is comprised of a speed sensor, said operating parameter is comprised of vehicle speed, said first processor is arranged to produce an alert when said operating parameter exceeds a predetermined limit; and a first transceiver connected to said first processor for transmitting data on said operating parameter; wherein said first processor is arranged to receive driver and vehicle information through said first interface and transmit said driver and vehicle information with said transceiver; and an interrogation system for use by an enforcement agency, wherein said interrogation system is comprised of: a second processor; a second interface connected to said second processor for enabling a user to operate said interrogation system; and a second transceiver connected to said second processor for remotely receiving said data from said monitoring system to enable said enforcement agency to monitor said operating parameter of said monitored vehicle; wherein said second processor of said interrogation system is arranged to produce an alert when said vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined limit.