The Internet of Things (IoT) Smart City solution and functionality described in this paper will offer local communities as well as all road users the completely new functionality of driving assistance and smart community through the implementation of the xZone solution ( neXt generation Zone), as well as full interaction with modern digital infrastructure. All vehicles will use driving assistance as an integral part of advanced navigation systems with special reference to anti-collision and traffic density monitoring on key roads using the SAM (Street Activity Monitor) sensor / module. The aforementioned functionalities are just an early stage towards even more attractive services such as V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle), V2I (Vehicle to Infrastructure), I2V (Infrastructure to Vehicle) and AV (Autonomous Vehicle). The consequence of digitized infrastructure in Smart City and Connected Routes environments, as well as the digitization of vehicles, will significantly reduce the number and consequences of collisions, material damage and most importantly, the number of people injured and lives lost
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