The automated traffic light system helped create a smoother, safer and more efficient weighbridge process by reducing operator involvement, improving vehicle flow and supporting controlled after-hours loading.
Our Solution
Infotech has successfully installed a bespoke automatic traffic light system at a customer site, designed to improve weighbridge traffic control, vehicle flow and after-hours operation. The system provides a fully automated process that reduces the need for manual weighbridge operator input, helping the site run more efficiently while improving safety for drivers and site staff.
A key part of the installation is the system’s autonomous traffic light control. When a vehicle drives onto the weighbridge and weight is detected, the software automatically changes the traffic light to red, signalling the driver to stop. Once the vehicle weight has been captured and recorded, the light changes back to green, allowing the driver to continue through the site. This creates a clear, consistent process for drivers while reducing the chance of human error.
The system also includes an RF traffic light override, allowing authorised site personnel to manually switch the light from red to green if required. This provides an important backup for unexpected situations, such as a vehicle issue on the bridge or a need to temporarily allow traffic through. The override ensures the site remains in control without compromising the benefits of automation.
Another major benefit of the system is its support for after-hours loading. With automated traffic light control in place, the site can continue to manage vehicle movement and weight capture outside normal operating hours, helping reduce delays and improve productivity when weighbridge staff are not present.
The installation uses Ethernet-to-serial connectivity, allowing the traffic light system to connect into the existing site network with minimal infrastructure changes. This makes the solution suitable for both new and existing weighbridge sites, including older installations where major rewiring or system changes would not be practical.
Throughout the project, Infotech engineers carried out testing to ensure the system integrated smoothly with the customer’s existing weighbridge setup. This included checking communication between the software, weighbridge equipment and traffic light controls to confirm the system operated reliably before handover.
This installation demonstrates how automated traffic control can support modern self-service and semi-automated weighing environments. By combining live weighbridge data, software-controlled traffic lights and manual override capability, the system gives sites a safer, faster and more reliable way to manage vehicle movements.
Moving forward, this project provides a strong example of how automated traffic light systems can be used across industrial, recycling, waste management and commercial weighing sites to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention and support more flexible site operations.
Key Result: Help create a smoother, safer and more efficient weighbridge process by improving vehicle flow