Being a motorcyclist, there have been numerous occasions where stopped at a light the sensors don't realize that there is a vehicle there. Often times the bike is just too small for the sensor (which I beleive is similiar to a large metal detector) doesn't pick up the bike. These types of devices allow the light to turn green for those on motorcyles...
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Being a motorcyclist, there have been numerous occasions where stopped at a light the sensors don't realize that there is a vehicle there. Often times the bike is just too small for the sensor (which I beleive is similiar to a large metal detector) doesn't pick up the bike. These types of devices allow the light to turn green for those on motorcyles...