traffic counter
An automatic device which counts passing vehicle traffic and displays informative results to the public.
A traffic counter is an automatic device which counts the number of vehicles passing into or through a particular area, place, or right of way, and displays the results to the public in the form of numbers or traffic indicators. These devices are often mounted on bridges and gantries for use in traffic management.
The device both measures passing vehicles and publicly presents a count or traffic indication. Its information comes from traffic passing through the specified area or route.
A counting device with no public result display lacks one of the required functions. An electronic information display can show information generally, while this feature specifically combines automatic traffic counting with public reporting.
