TrafficLand.com Help Center

Using TrafficLand.com Features

Finding traffic cameras available for viewing

There are several ways to find traffic cameras available for viewing.
  1. Choose Cameras by Location:
    • CLICK on country of interest.
    • If United States is selected: CLICK state then city to see map display of available cameras in selected market. CLICK camera location dots on map to display video.
    • If non-U.S. country is selected: CLICK city to see map display of available cameras in selected market. CLICK camera location dots on map to display video.
  2. Top Cameras
    • The camera currently viewed by the most people worldwide on TrafficLand.com automatically appears in the top left of the TrafficLand.com Home Page.
    • A multi-view display of the 10 Top Cameras Worldwide is also displayed on the page. CLICK individual thumbnail images (small photos) in the Top Cameras multi-view display to see enlarged, updating video.

Creating your own favorites group

Registered Users can customize and save multi-camera view displays for quick access on future visits to TrafficLand.com. There are two ways to set-up and save your favorite cameras:

Option #1
  • Select up to 10 cameras you want to include. Each time you CLICK a camera it will be added to the multi-camera display under the “Recently Viewed” tab (located next to the Top Cameras tab.)
  • To save these cameras to your favorites, CLICK “Recently Viewed” tab, ENTER a Favorites Group Name in the Enter Display Name box and CLICK “Save”.
  • Your customized multi-camera display will be stored and available to you when you sign-in from any web-connected computer when you CLICK on “Favorites”.
  • If you are unable to see all of your saved Favorites Groups click on “Show/Hide Groups”on the right to display all of the Group Names
Option #2
  • Select a camera you would like to add to your Favorites
  • Click the “Favorites” button under the video display window
  • Select an existing group to add the camera to or Create a New Group
  • If creating a new group Enter a name in the empty text box and select “Create New Catalog”
  • This Favorite catalog is now available in the Favorite Tab
  • If you are unable to see all of your saved Favorites Groups click on “Show/Hide Groups” on the right to display all of the Group Names

Creating Customized Scheduled E-mails

Registered users can create scheduled e-mails which can be configured for any and all days of the week. There are two ways to use this feature. Both require a user to be signed in.

Option #1
  • CLICK My Accounts on the top menu
  • CLICK Scheduled E-mails
  • To edit a pre-existing scheduled e-mail, CLICK the Edit link in that row OR
    To create a new one, CLICK Add a New Scheduled E-mail
  • The first checkbox will allow you to make the e-mail active or inactive, perfect for times when the e-mail is not needed
  • Pick the day(s) of the week
  • Pick the time and time zone
  • Pick the source of the cameras
  • CLICK Done
Option #2
  • Select a camera or city and CLICK the Top Cameras tab OR
    CLICK the Favorites tab and select a group
  • CLICK the Email Group link immediately above the camera views
  • This will create a new scheduled e-mail for that group
  • The first checkbox will allow you to make the e-mail active or inactive, perfect for times when the e-mail is not needed
  • Pick the day(s) of the week
  • Pick the time and time zone
  • CLICK Done

Registering for TrafficLand.com free service

Registration is not required to use TrafficLand.com to view cameras individually. Registration is required to create customized camera displays and store them for use on return visits. Customized multi-camera displays of work commutes and other frequently traveled routes are a great way to see real-time traffic conditions before you get stuck in a jam while there's still time to alter travel routes or departure times. Registration is free. Click to Register

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q What web browsers are supported?
    A TrafficLand.com is designed to work correctly with recent versions of Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Most site features require you to enable JavaScript and cookies.
  • Q How do I enable Javascript?
    A To enable Javascript on your computer, use the steps (listed for your web browser) below:
    If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or Later (for Windows)
    1. Open Internet Explorer.
    2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
    3. On the Security tab, click Internet.
    4. Click Custom Level.
    5. Scroll down to Active scripting.
    6. Click Enable (or Prompt).
    7. Click OK.
    8. Click Yes.
    9. Click OK.
    If you are using Mozilla Firefox 2 or Later
    1. Open Firefox.
    2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
    3. Click on the Content icon.
    4. Check the box next to Enable JavaScript.
    5. Click OK.
  • Q When will you be adding additional cities to your site?
    A We are planning to rollout dozens of new cities worldwide in the months ahead. Currently, we are the largest provider of authorized traffic video in the U.S. and we are in contact with DoTs nationwide, working to access state and local camera systems to bring the benefits of TrafficLand.com to as many people as possible.
  • Q How do I know which direction the traffic is moving?
    ATraffic direction information is typically shown in text below the video image display. Many of the cameras are not pointed in a fixed direction and may be actively moved by the respective Department of Transportation, which controls the camera in order to facilitate their operations. While we try to provide as much information as possible, sometimes a camera is located between a divided highway making it impossible to provide camera orientation information.
    In addition, we are always seeking accurate camera information to integrate into our network and are continuously adding it to the website.
  • Q Why is traffic video not available sometimes?
    A Traffic cameras are owned and operated by state and local Departments of Transportation and may, at times, experience service disruptions due to technical difficulties or scheduled maintenance. Traffic camera service disruptions are typically brief.
  • Q Why are some cameras not pointed at traffic?
    A Traffic cameras are owned and operated by state and local Departments of Transportation and may, at times, be used to support highway maintenance or traffic incident response needs. Disruptions of this kind are typically brief and we appreciate your understanding. We welcome notification about extended camera displays of views that do not show roadways and they will be forwarded on your behalf to the relevant Department of Transportation.
  • Q Are recordings available of the traffic camera video shown on TrafficLand.com?
    A TrafficLand does not own or operate the cameras shown on our website and is not authorized to record any of the video.
  • Q Why do some of the cameras in Maryland cycle through images instead of permitting me to select individual cameras?
    A Maryland State Highway Administration (MSHA) has changed their camera network to only provide “Video Tours”. These tours cycle through different camera images in the same general area. As that is the format in which we receive the video, that is the format which our users see.
  • Q Does TrafficLand.com still offer FreeView, My Roads Express and AirVideo Services?
    A Yes we do. Our free service for registered users has been enhanced and now offers more services and features, but is no longer called FreeView. These free services are still available on TrafficLand.com to existing and new registered users. My Roads Express and AirVideo, TrafficLand.com’s fee-based subscription services are now offered as Premium Service. Sign-in at TrafficLand.com with your email address and password for access and to manage any personalized camera displays you’ve already saved. AirVideo service, which provides wireless access from web-enabled cell phones and PDAs, is now included with Premium Service subscriptions at no additional cost.
  • Q How do I access my FreeView, My Roads Express or AirVideo account?
    A If you subscribed to FreeView or our fee-based services, My Roads Express and AirVideo, you can access your account and any personalized camera displays you’ve saved, by using the Sign-In feature on TrafficLand.com. Sign-in using your email address and password. After sign-in, FreeView subscribers need to click on the ‘Favorites’ tab to access their personalized camera displays. Premium Service subscribers will also find any multi-camera displays they have saved by clicking on the Favorites tab.
  • Q Why is it necessary to provide credit card information for a “Free” 30-day trial for Premium Service?
    A A credit card is required to set up the 30-day free trial subscription to TrafficLand’s Premium Service. If your account is converted to a subscription, the fees (charged monthly or annually) must be paid by credit card. As long as you notify TrafficLand ( by phone, email or letter) before the 30-day free trial offer ends, there will not be a charge to your credit card.
  • Q What does it cost to use TrafficLand services?
    ATrafficLand offers three options in traffic information services. From the home page users are able to select and monitor video from any camera on the TrafficLand network for free. TrafficLand also offers a free Registered User subscription service. This permits users to customize traffic video presentations by storing selected cameras in groups as “Favorites” and displaying them quickly on return visits.
    Our Premium Service is available for $5.95 per month or a $59.40 annual subscription. (See Premium Service sign-up page for more information.) Premium subscribers can access their customized, stored routes via web-enabled cell phones with TrafficLand’s AirVideo™ service. Premium users are also able to view the site without advertisements and are provided a longer time out period for the video.
  • Q Who do I talk to about adding additional traffic cameras?
    ATrafficLand does not currently own, install or maintain any of the traffic cameras contributing video to the website. The TrafficLand Public Partners page does list our public Department of Transportation partners, which own the cameras, and provides a link to their websites. Requests for new camera locations should be directed to the appropriate jurisdiction’s DOT.
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About TrafficLand

TrafficLand aggregates and re-broadcasts live traffic video over the Internet and on TV. The company has developed patent-pending technology to allow it to aggregate thousands of CCTV (closed circuit television) video feeds from multiple Departments of Transportation traffic camera networks. TrafficLand's video network currently includes over 4,000 traffic cameras in 48 U.S. and international markets.

The company is a leading provider of live traffic video viewed by the public on websites and mobile devices to avoid traffic congestion and by first responders to aid emergency response and incident management. The company's website (www.trafficland.com) provides free access to its live traffic camera viewing service.

First responders and federal emergency management agencies access the company's network through a secure, private service, available on the GSA Schedule.

For more information about TrafficLand services for Media, Public Safety, Transportation, CCTV / IP-Video, Video Network Integration or to Advertise on TrafficLand.com, please visit: corporate.trafficland.com

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Contact TrafficLand.com

TrafficLand, Inc.
11208 Waples Mill Rd.
Suite 109
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 591-1933

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