TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM

A traffic law enforcement system which includes monitoring devices mounted on board vehicles. The monitoring devices are programmed to detect at least one specified type of traffic law violation, and in the event an infraction is detected, generate a traffic law infraction signal which indicates the identity of the vehicle and the particulars of the infraction. Each monitoring device also includes a cellular phone for wirelessly broadcasting the traffic law infraction signal to a remote supervisory stati on under the control of the traffic authorities. The supervisory station is connected to the cellular network through the public telecommunications system in order to receive the traffic law infraction signal. The supervisory station is programmed to generate a traff ic ticket based on the particulars of the infraction provided by the monitoring devices. The traffic ticket is issued in the name of an individual associated with the violating vehicle , such the driver or the registered owner thereof.