ITS Element: NM MTD Fixed Weigh Stations

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Description: Fixed point weigh stations owned and operated by the New Mexico Motor Transportation Division.
Status: Existing
Stakeholder: DPS Motor Transportation Division (MTD)
Mapping: Commercial Vehicle Check

Interfaces:

Commercial Vehicles
NM Motor Transport Division (MTD) District Offices
NM Motor Transport Division Response Vehicles
Service Packages: CVO06 - Weigh-In-Motion - DPS Weigh in Motion
Functional Requirements:

Roadside WIM

  • The roadside check facility equipment shall detect the presence of commercial vehicles and freight equipment approaching a facility. Sensors can differentiate between different types of vehicles and determine the number of axles, gross vehicle weight, weight per axle, and the identification of the vehicle and its cargo.
  • The roadside check facility equipment shall request and input electronic screening data from the commercial vehicle's electronic tag data.
  • The roadside check facility equipment shall send a pass/pull-in notification to the commercial vehicle and its driver based on the information received from the vehicle and the measurements taken. The message may be sent to the on-board equipment in the commercial vehicle or transmitted to the driver using equipment such as dynamic message signs, red-green lights, flashing signs, etc.

Last updated: 10-10-12