Smart School-Zone Radar Display Global Market Report 2025

The smart school-zone radar display market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.28 billion in 2024 to $1.5 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing concern for child pedestrian safety, a rising number of school zone traffic accidents, growing urbanization around educational institutions, a surge in government focus on reducing road fatalities, and the expansion of municipal road safety programs.

The smart school-zone radar display market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be linked to increasing parental demand for safer school commutes, rising community advocacy for pedestrian-friendly environments, stronger legislative enforcement of school zone safety, a surge in funding allocations for smart traffic calming solutions, and greater adoption of public-private partnerships in safety projects. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in solar-powered radar displays, integration of the Internet of Things for real-time monitoring, innovations in artificial intelligence for traffic prediction, development of wireless communication for remote management, and investments in cloud-based data analytics.

The rise of smart city initiatives is anticipated to drive the growth of the smart school-zone radar display market in the future. Smart city initiatives are large-scale urban development projects that use advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance city services, infrastructure, and the quality of life for residents. These initiatives are expanding due to rapid urbanization and the growing need for governments to manage increasing urban populations more effectively through technology-based solutions. Smart city initiatives support smart school-zone radar display systems by establishing integrated urban technology networks that allow these devices to connect with centralized traffic management systems, transmit real-time data to municipal authorities, and coordinate with other smart infrastructure to improve school zone safety through comprehensive urban monitoring. For example, in April 2023, the International Institute for Management Development, based in Switzerland, reported that the number of smart cities globally grew from 118 cities in 2021 to 141 cities in 2023. As a result, the growth of smart city initiatives is contributing to the expansion of the smart school-zone radar display market.

Leading companies in the smart school-zone radar display market are increasingly adopting innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to improve traffic monitoring and road safety. AI, which enables machines and computer systems to imitate human cognitive functions such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making, helps by analyzing large volumes of real-time data, identifying patterns, and adjusting responses to dynamic situations, thereby enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and safety in various applications. For instance, in July 2025, the NSW Government, an Australian governmental body, completed the first-ever trial of AI-powered smart school-zone radar display signs at Wallsend South Public School in New South Wales' Hunter Region. The trial featured two solar-powered, internet-connected signs developed by local manufacturer HIVIS Group and funded by the Small Business Innovation & Research (SBIR) program. Equipped with radar, pedestrian sensors, and AI, the signs monitored traffic and pedestrian activity in real-time, displaying dynamic alerts such as "SLOW DOWN" when vehicles exceeded the 40 km/h speed limit in the school zone or when large groups of children were present. The system also provided custom safety messages outside school hours, increasing its versatility. Data collected during the trial, including traffic volumes, vehicle speeds, and pedestrian counts, was securely transmitted to a central system for analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of the technology in influencing driver behavior and reducing speeding incidents.

In August 2025, Traffic and Parking Control Co. LLC (TAPCO), a US-based manufacturing company, acquired Logix ITS for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is part of TAPCO’s strategy to build the most comprehensive intelligent transportation systems (ITS) platform in North America by merging Logix ITS’s advanced connected traffic solutions with TAPCO’s established infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities. The goal is to enhance road and pedestrian safety, improve traffic flow, provide real-time actionable data, and offer a seamless, integrated smart platform for municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and commercial clients. Logix ITS, a Canada-based public safety company, specializes in intelligent transportation systems, including radar feedback signs designed to improve safety around school zones by warning drivers to slow down.

Major players in the smart school-zone radar display market are SWARCO AG, AWP Safety Ltd., MPD Inc., Traffic and Parking Control Co. Inc. (TAPCO), Applied Information Inc., Wanco Inc., Simmonsigns Ltd., Photonplay Inc., Data Signs Pty Ltd., Pelco Products Inc., All Traffic Solutions Inc., Kalitec, Elan City Ltd., Radarsign LLC, RTC Manufacturing Inc., Ramudden AB, Fortel Traffic Ltd, JSF Technologies, Shenzhen Junzhi Technology Co. Ltd., viaTraffic Controlling GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the smart school-zone radar display market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in smart school-zone radar display report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the utilities sector, particularly in power generation, grid infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. Higher duties on imported equipment such as turbines, transformers, solar panels, and battery storage systems have increased capital and operational costs for utility providers, forcing them to reconsider project timelines or pass on expenses to consumers through higher energy rates. The water and waste management segments are also affected, with tariffs driving up the cost of essential machinery, piping, and treatment technologies. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs have disrupted global supply chains for critical raw materials like rare earth metals used in clean energy technologies, further complicating the transition to sustainable energy sources. The sector must now prioritize domestic sourcing, digitalization, and efficiency-driven innovations to manage escalating costs while ensuring energy security and regulatory compliance.

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A smart school zone radar display is a digital sign that utilizes radar technology to detect the speed of approaching vehicles. It displays drivers’ current speed in real time, encouraging them to slow down if they exceed the school zone limit. These displays enhance safety by highlighting driving behavior in sensitive areas near schools, lowering the risk of accidents and creating a safer environment for children and pedestrians.

The primary types of smart school zone radar displays include fixed radar displays, portable radar displays, solar-powered radar displays, and other variations. A fixed radar display is a permanently installed device that continuously measures vehicle speed and warns drivers with visual signals when they surpass the limit. They incorporate display technologies such as light-emitting diode (LED), liquid crystal display (LCD), and others, and are available through direct sales, distributors, online retail, and additional distribution channels. They are applied in areas such as school zones, pedestrian crossings, residential neighborhoods, and other locations, and are used by end-users including schools, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and other organizations.

The countries covered in the smart school-zone radar display market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The smart school-zone radar display market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation, calibration, software integration, data analytics, system upgrades, and traffic management consulting. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The smart school-zone radar display market also includes sales of radar speed sensors, mounting poles, solar panels, wireless communication modules, weatherproof enclosures, flashing beacons, and cloud-based management platforms. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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