When Traffic Light Signals Go Off – Rules for Installing Road Signs

Barry K. Brown — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 02:32:39 +0000

So, what do you do when traffic light are off? Also, there are legalities when it comes to owning signs. And, find out how you can install or mount your very own signage.

Question: What should drivers do when traffic Signal Lights Are All Dark?

This is a very good question, because there are certainly no traffic signs that back up traffic signal lights if the power goes out, unless it’s a longer term deal like caused by a natural disaster and such.

What I’ve seen for the most part in such situations is that people pretend that it’s a 4-way Stop,

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Traffic Signs – Installation Regulation and Intersection Safety

Barry K. Brown — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:09:04 +0000

Is traffic in the intersection safe? And, putting up traffic signs as approved by your local government.

Question: Will traffic signs make an intersection safer?

Generally, yes. Unless it had a traffic light and now you’re replacing it with signs. Of course, if there’s little traffic at that intersection anyway, it won’t make much actual difference where safety is concerned.

The newer USDOT codes, and I believe most “First World” nations as well, though, require the “diamond grade” reflective materials to be the basis for most intersection signs, so it’s almost like having a traffic light anyway.

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When Traffic Light Signals Go Off – Rules for Installing Road Signs

Question: What should drivers do when traffic Signal Lights Are All Dark?

Traffic Signs – Installation Regulation and Intersection Safety

Question: Will traffic signs make an intersection safer?