# Distance-Tracking Garage Parking Sensors The 'Garage Stoplight' Enhances Parking Safety By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-stoplight References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/the-garage-stoplight-is-a-practical-garage-parking-aid/) & [hammacher](https://www.hammacher.com/product/garage-stoplight?PID=100086765&source=cj&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=CPA&utm_campaign=CJ&cjevent=08b6b673c86d11ea83c6010e0a240614) The 'Garage Stoplight' is an advanced garage [parking accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parkyai) for drivers who are seeking out a way to enhance the safety of their living space and also make arriving home a little easier. The unit works by being mounted on a wall and can be set up for use with vehicles that are as little as six inches away or as much as six feet away. The integrated [ultrasonic distance sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensor-system1) can be set before leaving and will go to work guiding the driver in as they enter the garage; the LEDs within will change from green to yellow to red to help them position the vehicle perfectly. The 'Garage Stoplight' also features built-in [walkway lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-lamp-post-light) to help provide added illumination to guide drivers once they exit the vehicle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Distance-tracking Parking Sensors:** Advanced parking accessories are being developed to improve safety and ease of use. - **Ultrasonic Sensors:** Ultrasonic sensors are being used to guide drivers to park perfectly. - **Built-in Walkway Lighting:** Garage accessories with built-in lighting are enhancing parking safety. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry is adopting advanced parking accessories. - **Home Improvement Industry:** Home improvement industry is working on developing advanced technologies for garage safety. - **Smart Home Industry:** Smart home industry is providing advanced solutions for home automation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vehicle-Tracking Cyclist Radar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-varia-rearvue-820.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Connected Cyclist Radar Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryton-gardia-r300l.md) - [Pedestrian-Detecting Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pedestrian-crosswalk.md) - [Cyclist Safety Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-safety-device.md) - [Rearview Radar Tail Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rearview-radar-tail-light.md) - [Omnidirectional Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vis-lightpool-taillight.md) - [Impact-Detecting Car Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmmpr-one.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md)