Unauthorized Vehicles Research Articles

Trial Introduction of a Bus Lane on A02: A Post-Mortem

Along Colombo - Galle road (A02) in Sri Lanka (one of the main radial arterial roads connecting southern Sri Lanka with the Colombo capital) few years back due to heavy in flow of morning traffic towards Colombo, a transit lane for public and private buses was introduced (kerb side lane was totally dedicated to buses only, as a solution to address this heavy inflow of traffic to Colombo). This kerb side transit lane was introduced between Dehiwala and Bambalapitiya on trial basis with the assistance of the Colombo city traffic police. Although the new introduction seem to be successful initially, but with passage of time due to unauthorized vehicles getting to the transit lane for their benefit and also buses not sticking to transit lane, led to a drop of efficiency in the transit lane and finally the trial effort was completely given up. Through this study it is expected to look at the problem from queuing theory point of view and an attempt is made to find out where the failures took place and expect to bring in positive suggestions and corrective measures.

Ensuring the Security of Transportation Facilities

Advanced vehicle identification technologies can enhance national security and the security of transportation facilities, workers, and customers by preventing unauthorized vehicles from entering a transportation facility, border crossing, or parking area. Manual checks are time-consuming–-license plates must be checked against authorized plates, and the identities of workers and travelers confirmed. Advanced vehicle identification technologies allow faster access for authorized vehicles, reduce the possibility of fraud and error, and permit security personnel to spend more time in evaluating unknown vehicles and persons. This paper discusses several advanced vehicle identification technologies–- automated license plate recognition, vehicle-based identification, and electronic vehicle identification systems–-and their applicability in localized access control and in national security situations. The technologies’ features, costs, accuracy, and feasibility are discussed, and recommendations for further research are provided.

Ensuring the Security of Transportation Facilities: Evaluation of Advanced Vehicle Identification Technologies

Advanced vehicle identification technologies can enhance national security and the security of transportation facilities, workers, and customers by preventing unauthorized vehicles from entering a transportation facility, border crossing, or parking area. Manual checks are time-consuming—license plates must be checked against authorized plates, and the identities of workers and travelers confirmed. Advanced vehicle identification technologies allow faster access for authorized vehicles, reduce the possibility of fraud and error, and permit security personnel to spend more time in evaluating unknown vehicles and persons. This paper discusses several advanced vehicle identification technologies—automated license plate recognition, vehicle-based identification, and electronic vehicle identification systems—and their applicability in localized access control and in national security situations. The technologies' features, costs, accuracy, and feasibility are discussed, and recommendations for further research...