Camera view of a multi-lane highway, with each vehicle boxed and labelled by class and a running count for each class

Highways and traffic

Traffic counting and classification

For road authorities, toll operators, planners and cities. Collect traffic counts and vehicle classifications for a defined road layout. Confirm supported classes, lane coverage and performance under the conditions relevant to your site.

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Suits Road authorities and planners running traffic studies, Toll operators checking that each vehicle paid the right class, Concessionaires reporting traffic volumes, Cities monitoring busy corridors

Brands for this system: Stellarview

The problem

Planners, toll operators and cities need to know how many vehicles use a road, and of what kind. An automatic traffic counting and classification system (ATCC) counts every vehicle passing a camera and records its class, direction and time, across up to 4 lanes per camera, day and night. Each count carries an evidence image, so a disputed class can be checked later.

Vehicles are sorted into 18 or more classes: two- and three-wheelers, cars, mini LCVs, LCVs, LGVs, buses, mini buses, goods autos, tractors, construction machinery, cycles, and trucks from 2 to 6 or more axles. Counting accuracy is over 99.5% and classification accuracy 97% or higher. About 30 days of data is stored on site, so counts stay complete if the internet drops, and hourly, daily and custom reports export to CSV and Excel.

How it works

In 5 steps

01SurveyA survey sets the mounting height, the lane coverage and the camera choice for each counting point.
02CaptureA camera mounts on a gantry or pole above the lanes. One camera covers up to 4 lanes, depending on mounting height.
03Count and classifyEach detected vehicle is counted and sorted into one of 18 or more classes: two- and three-wheelers, cars, mini LCVs, LCVs, LGVs, buses, mini buses, goods autos, tractors, construction machinery, cycles, and trucks from 2 to 6 or more axles. The manufacturer states counting accuracy over 99.5% and classification accuracy of 97% or higher, day and night; results at your site depend on camera position, lane layout, traffic and weather, so agree the acceptance test before installation.
04Keep evidenceEach count carries an evidence image with its class, direction and time, so a disputed class can be checked later. About 30 days of data is stored on site, so counts stay complete if the internet drops.
05ReportData goes to the EdgeTrack central dashboard when a link is available. Hourly, daily and custom reports cover every site, with CSV and Excel export. Exports or a live link to your toll, planning or reporting systems are scoped for each project.

Counting view of a highway: vehicles crossing the counting zone, each boxed and labelled by class, with a count for each class

Count and classify

Vehicles counted and classed

Each vehicle is counted and sorted into one of 18 or more classes, from two-wheelers and cars to trucks by axle count. Each count keeps an evidence image with its class, direction and time.

Configuration

Parts for one counting point

One counting point covering up to four lanes. The survey decides the camera for each site; quantities are confirmed in the quotation and the system is priced on request.

Illustrative configuration. Models, quantities and installation are confirmed for your site before an order or quotation.

Equipment

Part	Item	Quantity
1Recon global shutter camera	Stellarview Recon SV-ANPR-RC-1 Global Shutter ANPR Camera, 2 MP, 60 fps, 40 m IR, IP66One camera covers up to 4 lanes depending on mounting height; 12 V DC, 100 W supply suggested	Per site, confirmed on survey
12 MP camera with ATCC processing unit	Alternative chosen at survey; the processing unit runs on 12 V DC and uses 25 W	Per site, where recommended instead of the Recon camera
2EdgeTrack central dashboard	Stellarview EdgeTrack Central Traffic Monitoring and Enforcement Platform, Cloud or On-PremisesHourly, daily and custom reports with CSV and Excel export	One platform for all sites
System record	Stellarview ATCC Automatic Traffic Counting and Classification System, 18+ Vehicle Classes, Up to 4 LanesAutomatic traffic counting and classification system record for the quotation	Reference

Installation

Quoted after a site survey, or carried out by your own installer.

Mounting the camera at the surveyed height
Setting lane coverage and the class list
Connecting the site to the central dashboard where a link exists

Assumptions

One camera per counting point, covering up to four lanes depending on mounting height
Standard class list of 18 or more classes unless you supply your own
About 30 days of data stored at the site

Prerequisites, not in this configuration

Gantry or pole at each counting point
Power at each site
Network link if reports are to be central; local counting works without one

Not included

Gantry or pole and civil works
Network link and data plan
Speed enforcement and incident detection on the same gantry, which are quoted separately
A live link to toll, planning or reporting systems beyond the scope agreed for the project

Hardware

Counting hardware and software

The system is quoted after a site survey, which decides between Recon cameras and a recommended 2 MP camera with an ATCC processing unit for each site.

Stellarview ATCC Automatic Traffic Counting and Classification System, 18+ Vehicle Classes, Up to 4 LanesAutomatic traffic counting and classification system (ATCC): the record for the complete counting package, 18 or more classes across up to 4 lanes.

Stellarview Recon SV-ANPR-RC-1 Global Shutter ANPR Camera, 2 MP, 60 fps, 40 m IR, IP66Recon global shutter camera for counting and classification, with built-in infrared for night work; one camera covers up to 4 lanes depending on mounting height.

Stellarview EdgeTrack Central Traffic Monitoring and Enforcement Platform, Cloud or On-PremisesEdgeTrack central dashboard for reports across sites, one platform for all sites.

Details

Planning the system

What you need

A Stellarview Recon SV-ANPR-RC-1 global shutter camera at each counting point, or a recommended 2 MP camera with an ATCC processing unit, depending on the project; the survey decides which
The Stellarview EdgeTrack central dashboard for reports across sites
A gantry or pole at each counting point
Power at each site; the ATCC processing unit runs on 12 V DC and uses 25 W, and Recon cameras run on 12 V DC with a 100 W supply suggested
A network link for central reports, optional for local counting
The class list your reports must follow, if it differs from the standard classes

Questions to ask

How many lanes does each counting point cover? One camera covers up to 4 lanes, depending on mounting height.
How will you use the data: a traffic study, toll class checks, concession reporting or corridor monitoring?
Does your reporting follow a particular class list? The standard list has 18 or more classes.
Do you need reports in a central dashboard, or is local counting enough? A network link is only needed for central reports.
Should the same gantry also carry speed enforcement or incident detection? Those are quoted with the highway incident detection solution.
Do your toll, planning or reporting systems need a live link or exports? This is scoped for each project.

The system is priced on request. Request a quote with the number of sites, the lanes at each site and how you will use the data. Buying for clients or several sites? Trade accounts and project quotations are available.

Downloads

Datasheets for these parts

Stellarview SV-ANPR-RC-1Stellarview Recon SV-ANPR-RC-1 Global Shutter ANPR Camera, 2 MP, 60 fps, 40 m IR, IP66DatasheetWeb page

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Questions

Frequently asked

How many vehicle classes does it tell apart?

18 or more, including two- and three-wheelers, cars, LCVs, buses, construction machinery and trucks from 2 to 6 or more axles.

How accurate are the counts?

The manufacturer states counting accuracy over 99.5% and classification accuracy of 97% or higher, day and night; results at your site depend on camera position, lighting and traffic. Each count has an evidence image, so a disputed class can be checked.

What happens if the internet drops?

Counting continues at the site and about 30 days of data is stored there, so the record stays complete until the link returns.

Can it check that a truck paid the right toll class?

Yes. Trucks are classified by axle count, so a toll operator can compare the class seen with the class charged.

Can the same gantry also enforce speed or detect incidents?

Yes. Counting can share a gantry with speed enforcement and incident detection; see the highway incident detection solution.

Does it work at night?

Yes, using the camera's built-in infrared.

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Describe your deployment

What we need to quote:

A gantry or pole at each counting point
Power at each site; the ATCC processing unit runs on 12 V DC and uses 25 W, and Recon cameras run on 12 V DC with a 100 W supply suggested
A network link for central reports, optional for local counting
The class list your reports must follow, if it differs from the standard classes

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