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Georgetown Traffic Signals Use Smart Detectors - Not Cameras

Overview:
Traffic lights in Georgetown use smart vehicle detectors that adjust signal timing when cars enter an intersection. These devices do not record or store video and are designed solely to improve traffic flow.

How They Work

• The system detects changes when a vehicle enters the intersection
• When a car is present, the traffic signal begins or adjusts its light cycle
• The devices do not record video or monitor drivers

Why They Are Used

• These detectors replaced the older sensor plates that were installed beneath the roadway near the stop line

The Current System:

• Requires less maintenance
• Avoids cutting into the pavement
• More accurately detects vehicles
• Allows signal timing adjustments without roadwork

These devices are used strictly to improve traffic flow, not for surveillance.