LMT is a telecom operator based out of Northern Europe focused on empowering society through mobile technologies. Combining a strong R&D background with a solid mobile network (being the most efficiently-loaded Nokia mobile network), LMT pushes the envelope and is on a constant search to reduce the obstacles of innovation and action – regardless of which “G” we're on.

Transport Monitoring Platform - an artificial intelligence solution that is designed to analyze traffic and driver behaviours, which can then be used to detect unlawful actions on roads – like running red lights, making illegal left turns, driving in the bus lane, etc. It’s a little device with a camera that can be attached to a traffic light or any pole on the street. Then, the infringements are noted and sent to the authorities, who can then choose to process them further as they see fit.

The benefits of using TMP are many. For one, it provides city planners with data on inhabitant behaviour. It can help them identify problem areas, which, thanks to being identified, can then be solved. We installed a TMP system at an intersection that was notorious for the frequency of accidents that happened there, and we found that there was a high rate of red light running. Now, the city can think about how to address this issue with their inhabitants.

From another side, the collected data about the infringements can ease the process of issuing fines – which in many cities is a manual process, and often with limited resources. As a result, this automated system can save municipalities' resources and increase their income at the same time.

Sounds good, right? The problem is, until now, it's been incredibly difficult and the cost has been prohibitive for municipalities to implement such smart systems. Fortunately, with the development of 4G (and the upcoming 5G) technologies, the costs are falling, and installing smart traffic infrastructure is more than possible. The reason being that by connecting to the mobile network, you no longer have to obtain building permits to set up internet cables or wired sensor connections, which is time-consuming and expensive. All that's necessary is an electric connection and some kind of pole that it can be mounted to – which is much easier to arrange.

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