What is the key advantage of Lidar over traditional radar?

The key advantage of Lidar over traditional radar is its ability to discriminate between multiple vehicles. Lidar uses laser light to measure distances with a high degree of precision, allowing it to create detailed, three-dimensional images of the environment, including distinguishing between various objects and vehicles within a scene. This capability is particularly useful in traffic enforcement, as it can identify and measure the speed of individual vehicles, even when multiple vehicles are present in close proximity.

Unlike radar, which may have difficulty resolving multiple targets due to its broader bandwidth and lower resolution, Lidar's high-resolution measurements enable it to differentiate between objects based on their size, shape, and distance. This advanced discrimination capability allows law enforcement officers to more accurately assess and document speeding violations without being influenced by other vehicles nearby, enhancing the reliability of speed enforcement operations.