Federal Signal and Intelligent Imaging Systems Helping to Keep Roads Safe and Commerce Moving

IIS has incorporated PIPS Technology ALPR into its Smart Roadside Inspection Systems (SRIS) solution. The SRIS solution is an integration of various technologies including ALPR, weigh-in-motion (WIM), radiation detection, thermal imaging, digital video and other leading edge technologies. The purpose of the SRIS solution is to provide greater intelligence on the commercial vehicles that travel the country's roadways, and to enable more efficient and effective enforcement by focusing on high-risk vehicles that may be carrying dangerous goods, hazardous materials, illegal drugs, or otherwise have a history of violations. This focused enforcement also minimizes impact on the flow of commerce.

Brian Heath, president of Intelligent Imaging Solutions, noted "IIS is an industry leader in efforts to improve highway safety and security. IIS develops and integrates advanced imaging technologies -- such as Federal Signal's leading PIPS ALPR systems -- to assist law enforcement agencies with automatic screening systems that monitor the roadway for high-risk vehicles without interfering with the flow of commerce."

The IIS solution, featuring PIPS Technology, has been successfully integrated with leading manufacturers of scales and WIM systems. The new integrated solution is now deployed in transportation networks inthe United States. Featuring secure and scaleable standards based communication protocols to facilitate ease of deployment and implementation, these systems provide smart roadside tools for transportation safety agencies to leverage existing resources with targeted enforcement programs, or to extend existing enforcement reach into unmanned or remote inspection sites.

"Intelligent transportation systems such as this integrated IIS and Federal Signal solution helps to highlight the depth and breadth of our technology offerings, and enables freight to move safely and securely within key transportation sectors inNorth America," said Michael K. Wons, vice president and general manager of Federal Signal's Public Safety Systems Division. "This solution with one of our leading partners is helping to make a difference in safety and security every day".

The Codespear-enabled Federal Signal PIPS ALPR system is part of the Federal Signal Public Safety Systems industry platform.

About PIPS Technology

PIPS Technology, a Federal Signal Company, is a pioneer and the international market leader in the design and manufacture of automated license plate recognition technology and optical character recognition software. With more than 12,000 cameras installed worldwide, PIPS continues to set the standard for both mobile and fixed system deployments across a wide range of applications. For more information visit www.pipstechnology.com.

About Federal Signal

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) is a leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. The company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers. Federal Signal's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers, E-ONE fire apparatus, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based inOak Brook, Illinois.

SOURCE Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group

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