A vehicle control system, array and array deployment apparatus

摘要

A method and system of traffic control comprises a display array for displaying a moving indicia to a driver to indicate a desired speed or velocity and control means. The array comprises a series of lighting elements and is conformable to the surface on which it is laid. The array may comprise a plurality of LED's or other light sources which are sequentially illuminated by a control unit giving the impression of indicia moving along the array at the desired speed. The driver of the vehicle can then follow the light in order to regulate their speed. The system may also include sensors to measure the speed of the vehicle. These sensors may be passive infra red or electromagnetic and may be incorporated into the display array.