Stop For Kids’ AI-Enabled Stop Sign Cameras Expand Nationwide to Keep Pedestrians Safe
July 24 2024 - 8:00AM
Stop For Kids, the first company to help municipalities enforce
stop sign compliance while improving driver behavior using
AI-powered cameras, today announced that its patented Road
Safety-as-a-Service (RSaaS) is now available nationwide to any
municipality seeking to improve the standard of traffic safety in
their community.
Every year, approximately one–quarter of traffic fatalities and
about one–half of all traffic injuries in the United States are
attributed to intersections. To help mitigate this and contribute
to the Vision Zero initiative, Stop For Kids provides automated
detection of traffic violations with high-resolution cameras
equipped with patented AI technology that tracks vehicle behavior
at stop signs, verifies license plates, manages the mailing of
warning or violation letters, and offers an easily accessible
online portal for payment and disputes. The compact, all-weather
cameras operate 24/7, delivering precise results in residential
areas without disruptive flash or radar technologies. This turnkey
solution enhances smart city initiatives and is an offender-funded
model, with no cost to municipalities or taxpayers.
Following successful pilot programs in New York, including the
Village of Saddle Rock where Stop For Kids reduced stop sign
infractions by over 82% within 90 days, the first-of-its-kind RSaaS
is now available to municipalities across the country who seek to
keep pedestrians and drivers in their residential communities and
school zones safe.
“Unfortunately, I experienced firsthand the impact of a driver
running a stop sign when someone struck my wife and children near
our home,” said Kamran Barelli, co-founder of Stop For Kids. “We
were fortunate that my family survived, and it became my mission to
support the strategy of Vision Zero and ensure no family goes
through what we did. Stop For Kids was designed to help prevent
these accidents by increasing driver awareness of stop signs. Our
technology supports features that foster an adaptable approach that
not only enhances compliance with traffic laws but also helps build
trust and cooperation within the community, setting Stop For Kids
apart from traditional punitive traffic enforcement systems.”
Stop For Kids offers a range of features that foster a
community-focused approach to modifying driving behavior. These
include warning letters instead of immediate violation notices to
educate the driver, and leniency for first-time offenders. The
implementation of these features is ultimately at the discretion of
each municipality, allowing for tailored enforcement policies that
best meet local needs.
“We are proud to be the first municipality in the world to
utilize machine learning technology to monitor stop signs,” said
Dr. Dan Levy, Mayor of Saddle Rock, NY. “Stop For Kids has proven
to transform driver behavior in areas with heavy foot traffic,
protecting our village’s children and pedestrians while also
serving as an educational tool for better driving practices."
Stop For Kids is now available to any municipality in the United
States seeking to elevate the standard of traffic safety in their
community. For more information or to get started with Stop For
Kids, visit stopforkids.com/gov.
About Stop For KidsStop For Kids was founded by
brothers Kamran and Kiyan Barelli after a stop sign violation
turned into a life threatening incident involving Kamran’s wife and
children. The company’s mission is to keep pedestrians in
residential communities and school zones safe by improving driver
behavior with the power of AI. The company offers an innovative
Road Safety-as-a-Service (RSaaS) for municipalities to enforce stop
sign violations at their discretion, using high-resolution cameras
equipped with patented AI technology. If the AI detects that a car
did not obey the sign, it will issue the municipality-guided
warnings or citations to violators, helping to reduce traffic
accidents and improve road safety. Connect with Stop For Kids on
LinkedIn, and for more information visit stopforkids.com/gov.
Media Contact:Diana BostFusion
PRmedia@stopforkids.com