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Traffic Light Control For The Masses

Posted by timothy on from the steve-jobs-to-the-principal's-office dept.

uniformed1 writes "Eliminating red lights along the routes of their vehicles can give emergency response teams the few extra critical minutes that can save lives and property. A front page article in today's Detroit News details the emerging problem with a device that is now being made available to the public -- a traffic light changer. Originally intended only for emergency vehicles, the $300 MIRT (mobile infrared transmitter) emits an infrared beam that signals traffic signals to turn green and gives the vehicle the right-of-way. It is only a matter of time before self-centered drivers start using the devices widely to skirt traffic congestion, which is creating fears that chaos will ensue." Maybe if everyone had these, it would lead to smarter intersections.

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  1. Re:Change the Behavior by literacy_nazi · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    "recieving."

    "vechicals."

    "right of way," not "right away."

    if you don't know the language, what makes you think other people want to read your posts?

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  2. Re:Change the Behavior by literacy_nazi · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    "If you can't capitalize the first words of your sentences, what makes you think other people want to read your grammar corrections?"

    it's abundantly obvious that my lack of capitalization is intentional, rather than being due to ignorance or stupidity. the original poster's errors can claim no such defense.

    that said, though, i thank you for presenting me with a challenge which was not itself riddled with errors. you get a gold star.

    But I suppose that from now on I'll be forced (for the benefit of tiny-brained donkey-bottom-biters like yourself) to adhere to conventional capitalization. You win, ad-hominem breath!

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  3. Re:Ambulance drivers don't go full speed by SmallFurryCreature · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Okay, this is it. The final straw that shows america is nuts. Emergency vehicles coming to a full stop? WTF?

    Of course sadly holland is no better. A large fire in a bar at newyears a few years ago. So does the medical helicopter take off? Of course not. Enviromental regulations forbid it to take off because it makes to much noise and people living around the hospital complained.

    It is time to shoot the lawyers and the people that hire them.

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