Over-Height Vehicle Detection System (OHVDS)

Key Features

Vehicle Detection

• Laser-based height detection
• LiDAR vehicle profiling
• Infrared height sensors
• Radar-assisted vehicle detection
• Dual-beam verification
• Multi-lane monitoring
• Automatic lane identification
• Vehicle speed measurement
• Vehicle direction detection
• High-speed detection capabilities

Automated Driver Warning

• Variable Message Sign (VMS) activation
• Dynamic warning messages
• Flashing warning beacons
• Audible warning devices
• “OVERHEIGHT VEHICLE – STOP” alerts
• Detour guidance
• Lane-specific warning messages
• Countdown warning zones
• Real-time driver notifications

CCTV Integration

• Automatic PTZ camera positioning
• Video verification
• Live operator monitoring
• Automatic event recording
• Snapshot capture
• License plate image capture
• Video playback
• Incident video archiving
• Event bookmarking

Incident Management

• Automatic incident creation
• Operator notification
• Event prioritization
• Response workflow management
• Dispatch integration
• Emergency service notifications
• Bridge strike prevention monitoring
• Incident status tracking
• After-action reporting

Vehicle Analytics

• Vehicle classification
• Height distribution analysis
• Traffic volume reporting
• Oversize vehicle statistics
• Historical event analysis
• Peak hour reporting
• Route trend analysis
• False alarm analysis
• Compliance monitoring

GIS Integration

• Interactive GIS map
• Detection zone visualization
• Camera locations
• VMS locations
• Bridge inventory
• Tunnel inventory
• Alternate route mapping
• Maintenance locations
• Real-time event mapping

Maintenance Management

• Sensor health monitoring
• Preventive maintenance scheduling
• Equipment diagnostics
• Calibration records
• Maintenance work orders
• Spare parts inventory
• Field technician assignments
• Maintenance history
• Asset lifecycle management

AI & Intelligent Analytics

• AI-assisted vehicle classification
• False alarm reduction
• Predictive sensor diagnostics
• Traffic pattern analysis
• Automated incident prioritization
• Infrastructure risk assessment
• Equipment performance analytics
• Operational trend forecasting
• Machine learning-based anomaly detection

System Components

• Laser or LiDAR height sensors
• Radar detection units
• Industrial controllers
• Edge computing devices
• Variable Message Signs (VMS)
• Flashing beacon assemblies
• CCTV cameras
• PTZ cameras
• Communication network equipment
• Fiber optic communications
• UPS systems
• Environmental monitoring sensors
• Central management server
• Mobile operator interface

Enterprise Integrations

OHVDS integrates with:

• Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS)
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Traffic Management Centers (TMC)
• Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
• Incident Management Systems
• GIS platforms
• SCADA systems
• Fiber Management System (FFMS)
• Assets Management Portal (AMP)
• Work Order Management Portal
• Maintenance Management Systems
• Enterprise authentication (Active Directory, SSO, MFA)

Executive Dashboards

• Real-time over-height vehicle events
• Active warning devices
• Sensor operational status
• Bridge strike prevention statistics
• Equipment health dashboard
• Maintenance status
• Traffic analytics
• System availability
• Incident response metrics
• Executive KPI reporting

Security

• Role-based access control
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• End-to-end encrypted communications
• Comprehensive audit logging
• Secure remote administration
• Event history and archival
• Digital configuration management

Benefits

• Reduces bridge and tunnel strikes
• Improves roadway safety
• Minimizes infrastructure damage
• Reduces traffic congestion and closures
• Provides real-time operator awareness
• Improves emergency response coordination
• Extends infrastructure service life
• Reduces maintenance and repair costs
• Enhances driver safety
• Supports data-driven transportation planning
• Increases operational efficiency through automation
• Provides comprehensive reporting and analytics

Typical Applications

The Fortis Over-Height Vehicle Detection System is ideal for:

• State Departments of Transportation
• City transportation agencies
• Highway authorities
• Toll agencies
• Tunnel authorities
• Bridge management organizations
• Airports
• Seaports
• Rail crossings
• Industrial facilities
• Distribution centers
• Smart City transportation networks

Future Enhancements

• Connected Vehicle (V2X) integration
• AI-powered route prediction for oversized vehicles
• Mobile driver notification applications
• Digital twin visualization of detection sites
• Cloud-based analytics and reporting
• Regional over-height event coordination
• Integration with freight permitting systems
• Predictive infrastructure risk modeling

The Fortis Over-Height Vehicle Detection System (OHVDS) provides a scalable, enterprise-grade solution for protecting transportation infrastructure through intelligent sensing, automated warning systems, real-time monitoring, and seamless integration with the Fortis OPEK ITS Orchestrator™ platform. By combining advanced detection technologies, AI-driven analytics, GIS visualization, and centralized operations, OHVDS helps agencies improve safety, reduce operational costs, and enhance the reliability of critical transportation corridors.