Virtual Weigh Stations (VWS) are weigh-in-motion systems that provide vehicle records for enforcement, traffic surveillance and/or data collection in real-time over a computer network connection to a laptop, tablet, mobile device or workstation computer.
The use of an IRD VWS system benefits the transportation agency, the trucking industry, and the general public in many ways, including:
- Protection of pavement and bridge structures against premature damage due to overweight vehicles
- Policing of trucks on secondary roads attempting to bypass main inspection stations
- Better identification of potential violators, leading to more efficient enforcement
- Increased resources to focus on safety issues
- Better data collection to improve road design
