Wrong-Way
Maximize your wrong-way prevention
Right-sized for your roadways — proven to mitigate wrong-way driving
Sound familiar?
While wrong-way crashes aren't common, when they do occur they're often head-on and at speed — contributing to a fatality rate 12 times higher than other highway collisions (NTSB).
78% of fatal wrong-way incidents happen between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., when visibility is low and impaired drivers are on the road — making static signs easy to miss.
Without detection technology, the first report is a 911 call — leading to a lack of data on event frequency, wrong-way entry points and if previous measures worked.
How our wrong-way technology responds
Our detection technology senses when a vehicle starts driving the wrong way.
Flashing RFBs, BlinkerBeacons and BlinkerSigns activate upon wrong-way driver detection.
Our highly visibile enhancements capture the attention of wrong-way drivers to encourage self-correction.
In the event a driver fails to self-correct, near real-time notifications are sent to key stakeholders via SMS or email.
AI Detection & Notification
TAPCO’s AI Detection & Notification Wrong-Way works to mitigate wrong-way driving, combining detection and activation technology to encourage self-correction. The system provides agencies with the tools needed to address wrong-way driving, with connected capabilities like near real-time alerting that makes it possible to respond quickly to events.
What's in each system
Engineered to fit any ramp configuration, with sign activation and wrong-way alert zones along the ramp.
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With a combintion of radar and thermal detection, immediately identify when a wrong-way driver begins driving down a ramp or roadway.
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Activating in tandem with the system's camera, the illuminator provides optimal lighting conditions for footage capture.
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Customizable system alerts: RFBs, BlinkerBeacons, BlinkerSigns and LegendViz®.
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Capture footage and photos of wrong-way driving events with the system's AI-equipped camera.
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Solar or AC, depending on the needs of the site.
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In the event of a wrong-way driver, nearby vehicles eqipped with CVI capabilities receive an in-car alert.
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Activated High Visibility
TAPCO's Activated High Visibility Wrong-Way combines LED-enhanced alerts with vehicle detection to mitigate wrong-way driving at critical locations. When a wrong-way driver is detected, the signs activate to alert drivers and encourage them to self-correct.
Customize your system
Our LED-illuminated wrong-way signs automatically illuminates from dusk-to-dawn, without reliance on retroreflectivity or headlights. Proven to increase legibility distance by as much as 100% (Texas A&M TTI).
Full specifications →Our internally illuminated Do Not Enter Signs provide enhanced visibility from dusk-to-dawn. To maximize effectiveness, placement is recommended at the botton of the ramp.
Full specifications →Visible up to a mile away, our Wrong-Way BlinkerSigns feature flashing lights around the perimeter of the sign to capture driver attention.
Full specifications →Do Not Enter signage equipped with flashing perimeter lights, enhancing visibility at ramps and other key locations.
Full specifications →Mobile & Facilities
Wrong-way mitigation anywhere it's needed — from the Wrong-Way Detection Trailer that provides traditional mitigation and data collection needs to the Wrong-Way Vehicle Entry Detection system designed for secure facilities.
Mobile and facility systems
TAPCO's Wrong-Way Detection Trailer offers a mobile wrong-way mitigation option for agencies, available for a variety of needs. From collecting data to evaluate wrong-way risk to providing temporary wrong-way support, the trailer can be quickly deployed at any ramp location.
Full specifications →Designed to enhance safety and security at any controlled campus, TAPCO’s Wrong-Way Vehicle Entry Detection provides security personnel with a tool for wrong-way detection. When unauthorized vehicle entry occurs, the system notifies key personnel in real-time, allowing them to respond to potential breaches at secure access points.
Full specifications →Every Wrong-Way system includes BlinkLink
Proven on real ramps
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Frequently asked questions
How do TAPCO's wrong-way measures mitigate wrong-way driving?
By implementing layered countermeasures: High-visibility signage, driver detection, real-time notifications and connectivity, Our measures enhance awareness and draw attention to crucial signage, encouraging drivers to turn around.
Plus, with AI Detection & Notification, the system’s equipped connectivity capabilities allow agencies to intervene in real-time if a wrong-way driver fails to self-correct.
Why three levels instead of one system?
The NCHRP recommends taking a tiered, systemic approach to wrong-way driving mitigation, instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. TAPCO’s treatment levels are aligned with NCHRP guidance, providing a variety of options for agencies seeking measures that match the severity of each location, resourcing needs and treatment goals.
How accurate is detection? Will we get false positives?
Very few. Our systems are engineered for heightened accuracy to minimize false positives from common disturbances like weather, headlights, vibration and glare. In fact, third-party evaluations like Texas A&M TTI testing has shown our detection accuracy is among the best in the industry, achieving 100% detection accuracy with zero false positives recorded during testing.
Can we start with an entry-level treatment and add detection later?
Yes — many agencies start with an entry-level treatment such as High Visibility Wrong-Way at first and add detection, connectivity and more later on.
Our Wrong-Way Detection Trailers can also help inform which ramps need a permanent system.
How do we know which measures are right for our ramps?
Unsure of which treatment is right for your ramps? Ask us. Our in-house team can look at the severity of your wrong-way challenges, ramp geometry, existing infrastructure and available resources to recommend a right-fit system.
How can we maximize system uptime and lifespan?
We can help with that. Our annual inspection packages cover annual care,
Tell us about the location and the challenges you're facing — we'll recommend the right-fit treatment and how to implement it.
Talk to an expert →TAPCO offers worry-free service for optimized system longevity, with dedicated assistance from our network of experienced technicians.
Explore our service plans →Ready to make your streets safer?
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