Project Overview

Smart Detection Systems has developed a cutting-edge AI-integrated remote monitoring solution designed specifically for traffic management compliance and unattended site risk mitigation. Tailored for councils, civil contractors, and traffic control providers, this system offers real-time detection, visual evidence, and 24/7 oversight of traffic management zones. It directly supports obligations under the Queensland Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (QGTTM), particularly sections 7.4, 7.5, and 10.

With autonomous operation, self-contained power, and remote connectivity, this system can be deployed anywhere and start protecting your assets and obligations immediately — no complex setup or personnel required.

The Challenge

Traffic control contractors and councils face increasing pressure to maintain compliant site layouts, especially in aftercare and unattended conditions. The current industry standard relies heavily on manual inspections, which are time-consuming, reactive, and subject to delay or oversight.

Additionally, asset tampering, theft, or weather-related disruptions go undetected for hours — increasing risk to the public, exposing organisations to liability, and failing to meet QGTTM standards.

Incidents such as:

1. Cones blown into traffic lanes
2. Signs moved or stolen overnight
3. Site vandalism or non-compliance fines

…require faster, smarter, and more consistent monitoring than traditional site checks can offer.

The Proposed Solution

Smart Detection Systems’ Smart Traffic Management Monitoring Units are built to fill this critical oversight gap.

Key Features:

1. AI-based camera system detects cone and sign tampering, absence, or layout changes
2. 24/7 monitoring using machine learning algorithms — no human needed until escalation
3. Autonomous and solar-powered, requiring no fixed infrastructure
4. Live alerts via 4G, with optional satellite backup for critical or remote sites
5. Time-stamped image records support compliance, audits, and liability protection
6. Fully customisable alert thresholds and escalation paths

The system supports risk-based inspections and reduces the frequency and cost of physical site checks, while providing stronger evidence of compliance.

How It Works

Each unit is deployed roadside or within the site perimeter and begins monitoring immediately.

1. The onboard AI engine scans for layout anomalies — missing, moved, or tampered signs, cones, or barriers
2. If an event is detected, the system issues an automated alert (SMS/email/dashboard) with supporting images
3. All data is logged in a centralised dashboard for easy access, reporting, and analysis
4. The client can configure alerts by region, project, incident type, or risk level
5. The Smart Dashboard provides a map-based overview of all active units and their real-time status

This enables instant awareness of site conditions, supports compliance documentation, and provides verifiable audit trails for disputes or incident reviews.

Projected Outcomes

Although field deployment is pending, the system is expected to deliver:

1. 80–100% reduction in manual aftercare inspections
2. Faster identification of safety risks — typically within minutes of occurrence
3. Reduction in asset theft or vandalism through active deterrence and visual evidence
4. Significant cost savings on compliance and maintenance resourcing
5. Reduced liability exposure through time-stamped proof of site conditions
6. Improved contractor-council relationships through better documentation and fewer complaints

Future Potential

This system is designed to scale easily across:

1. Entire council traffic control programs
2. Large contractor portfolios managing multiple work zones daily
3. State-wide deployments for departments of transport or infrastructure authorities

Upcoming integrations will include:

1. License plate detection of unauthorised entries
2. Environmental overlays such as weather-impacted risk detection
3. Auto-generated QGTTM inspection reports for full documentation automation

This technology is part of a broader shift from manual risk management to smart, AI-driven compliance and safety — and Smart Detection Systems is at the forefront of that movement.

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