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When you do the math, the
Defender™ makes real dollars and sense considering the potential
loss of life or serious injury, damage avoided and other related
costs prevented from an over height vehicle incident.
There is general agreement that
over-height vehicles (OHV) are a serious issue. In a study by
the University of Maryland, of 29 state DOTs surveyed, 62%
identified OHV accidents as a significant problem. The most
effective way to address this problem is through an automated
OHVD system. The US DOT’s own ITS Benefits and Costs Impact
Ratings state that OHVD systems have a positive impact for
transportation authorities.
Based on past experience, the
cost of doing nothing is far too high.
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According to a study in
the Journal of
Performance of Constructed Facilities,
over a 38 year period, out of the 79
bridge failures in the US, 14% were caused by over height
truck collisions
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According to research from
the University of MD, the average damage costs for 4 states
that were surveyed over a five year period for OHV accidents
ranged from $250,000 to $500,000.
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VDOT reported that one
critical overpass of I-95 at Fredericksburg had at least one
OHV collision per year for the last decade since 2007. One
bridge section has been struck so frequently that if hit
again it will need replacement with an estimated cost of
about $20 million.
The Defender™
pays for itself 50
over versus the cost of an incident or accident.
Call today to order The Defender™
or for more information, call 410-531-8596 or email info@envirotechsensors.com.
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