Abstract: A system for a boom assembly is provided herein that includes a first strike plate operably coupled with a first boom section, the first strike plate rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first catch operably may be operably coupled with a second boom section. The first strike plate is free of the first catch when the first strike plate is in the first position to define an unlocked position and the first strike plate interacts with the first catch when the first strike plate is in the second position to define a locked position, The first boom section and the second boom section are movable relative to one another. A brace operably may be operably coupled with the first boom section and the first strike plate.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for supporting a traffic camera or other traffic control device high above traffic. The assembly includes a conventional camera bracket, a vertical pole of at least two inches in diameter, an adapter for attaching the camera bracket to the top of the pole, and a mounting bracket for attaching the pole to the mast arm or other support. The bracket includes an adapter plate by which the pole can be rotated relative to the support so the camera can be mounted on either a vertical or a horizontal support structure. The bracket also includes a clamp that attaches to the support structure by a three point attachment. This versatile mounting assembly can support a traffic control device 10-15 feet above the mast arm or other support, without significant movement of the pole relative to the bracket or of the bracket relative to the support.