Tag: Speed Enforcement
October 28, 2022

What to Expect in a Speed Enforcement Program

The fact that speeding poses a huge threat to public safety is well documented. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities for over two decades. In 2020, speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities. NHTSA and FHA […]

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October 21, 2022

How States Are Adopting Cell Phone Laws to Decrease Distracted Driving

​According to an IACP study, in the late 1960s Connecticut State Police set a camera on a tripod in the passenger seat and filled the back seat with the recorder and cables. It wasn’t practical at all, but it illustrated the important role that video could play in policing.

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October 14, 2022

Why Are Traffic Deaths Higher on Rural Roads?

At Kustom Signals, our goal is to provide law enforcement officers and agencies with the best tools and equipment. The police force needs high-tech solutions to slow down speeding drivers and deter distracted driving behavior. As laws change, so do these methods of detecting and deterring dangerous types of driving behavior. Traffic death trends are […]

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October 7, 2022

Why Wireless Speed Sense Is the Future of Speed Enforcement

As vehicle technologies change and advance, it is important that RADAR and other law enforcement equipment that is used in conjunction with police vehicles adapt. Changes in new vehicle connectivity have made this advancement in RADAR technology extremely important. Kustom Signals is a leading innovator in law enforcement tools and at the industry’s forefront with […]

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September 29, 2022

Kustom Signals Presents Speed Awareness Webinar

Police departments need support in the fight to decrease traffic related fatalities. Learn how new speed awareness equipment and technologies can help. Kustom Signals is hosting a free online webinar to discuss speed enforcement solutions on Thursday, October 6th at 11AM Central. If the webinar time doesn’t work out for your schedule, we’ll be sending […]

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September 16, 2022

How Speed Awareness Products Can Help with Officer Shortages Across the Nation 

In New York City, there is a dearth of police officers on the payroll. Everyone is lining up for retirement funds or they are simply resigning. This does stem partly from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, after the baby boomer generation fully retires, we can expect to see this happening across a variety of industries throughout […]

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July 25, 2022

How LASER/LIDAR Technology Can Help Reduce Traffic Deaths

As if there hasn’t been enough bad news lately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released some very troubling numbers concerning traffic fatalities in 2019. Approximately 31,720 people died in motor vehicle crashes throughout the United States between January and September 2021, representing an increase of about 12% over the same period of […]

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July 20, 2022

Speed Enforcement Webinar Explores Ways to Combat Rising Road Fatalities

Road fatalities are on the rise. Learn how new speed enforcement equipment and technologies can fight against this trend. Kustom Signals is hosting a free online webinar to discuss speed enforcement solutions on Wednesday, July 20th at 11AM Central. The Kustom Signals team will be interviewing Kent Hayes, our Senior Product Manager of Speed Products. […]

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December 10, 2021

The Speeding Pandemic Is Also Yet to Stop

The 2020 lockdowns saw a sharp increase in speeding and road fatalities across the US, and this trend is yet to reverse. Why are American drivers still speeding, and what can we learn from the traffic statistics?

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November 16, 2021

The Proven Benefits Of Speed Displays

While static signs are still more commonplace, digital and dynamic speed signs are becoming an increasingly regular sighting on our nation’s roads. But how effective are these signs? Are they just gimmicks, or is there a real link between digital speed displays and safer roads?

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