Smart School-Zone Radar Display Market Report 2026

The smart school-zone radar display market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.5 billion in 2025 to $1.76 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing concerns over school-zone traffic safety, expansion of urban road infrastructure, rising adoption of traffic calming measures, growing municipal investments in road safety, availability of radar-based speed detection technology.

The smart school-zone radar display market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart city traffic solutions, rising demand for data-driven traffic enforcement, expansion of connected road infrastructure, growing focus on vision zero safety initiatives, increasing adoption of solar-powered traffic devices. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of real-time speed feedback displays, rising adoption of solar-powered radar signs, growing integration with smart traffic management systems, expansion of portable and temporary radar displays, enhanced focus on child and pedestrian safety.

The expansion of smart city initiatives is anticipated to drive the growth of the smart school-zone radar display market in the coming years. Smart city initiatives are large-scale urban development programs that incorporate advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance city services, infrastructure, and overall quality of life for residents. The growth of smart city initiatives is fueled by rapid urbanization and the increasing need for governments to manage expanding urban populations more effectively through technology-enabled approaches. Smart city initiatives facilitate smart school-zone radar display systems by establishing integrated urban technology networks that allow these devices to connect with centralized traffic management platforms, share real-time data with municipal authorities, and coordinate with other smart infrastructure to improve school zone safety through comprehensive urban monitoring. For example, in March 2024, AXA Investment Managers, a France-based investment management firm, reported that the global smart cities sector is expected to reach a valuation of US$3.7 trillion by 2030, highlighting substantial growth potential and strong investment prospects. Consequently, the proliferation of smart city initiatives is contributing to the growth 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 companies operating 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 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart school-zone radar display market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the smart school-zone radar display market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, 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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