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Stoplights to Mete Out Punishment?

Posted by michael on from the stale-green dept.

gilrain writes "The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that traffic engineers have created a stoplight that deals with speeding. According to the article, 'It senses when a speeder is approaching and metes out swift punishment. It doesn't write a ticket. It immediately turns from green to yellow to red.' This is not just a prototype: it is in use now at an intersection in the Bay Area. Does stopping speeders before others serve a purpose other than petty revenge? Is it even safe to change expected stoplight patterns, especially for drivers in a hurry?"

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  1. Re:Old Tech by leereyno · · Score: 0, Troll

    You weren't living in Herndon, VA were you?

    The speed limit there for the ENTIRE TOWN is 25mph. Cops would actually give people on bikes speeding tickets.

    I have not idea how such an ordinance got passed, but last time I checked it was still in effect.

    Lee

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  2. have it hold the green by Barbarian · · Score: 0, Troll

    Have it hold the green for the other direction, until there's no one going at a speed where they can't stop anymore--have bother directions red. Just in case someone figures this out, install a red-light camera and start giving out tickets to people who go through the red light regardless because they know the other direction will not get a green.