Traffic Light Control For The Masses

Posted by timothy on Sunday October 26, 2003 @12:44PM 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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Re:Maybe with this by wdd1040 · 2003-10-26 13:12 · Score: 0, Offtopic

If COMMENT contains Slashdot*+laid then MODERATE +5 funny

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You can't shut down the real napster... by tundog · 2003-10-26 14:28 · Score: 0, Offtopic

"It's called Napster because Sean stole it from me while I was sleeping"

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