1. A method for detecting and recognizing at least one traffic sign, the method comprising the steps of: a. receiving a video sequence comprised of a plurality of image frames; b. using one or more filters to measure features in at least one image frame indicative of an object of interest; c. aggregating and combining features into a score indicating possible presence of an object; d. fusing the scores over multiple image frames for a robust detection; e. if a score indicates possible presence of an object in an area of the image frame, aligning the area with a model; f. determining if the area indicates a traffic sign; and g. if so, classifying the area into a particular type of traffic sign.