‘Traffic Lights’ Articles at Visigraph

Authority Control Over Traffic Signs Cycle, Installation, & Standards

Barry K. Brown — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:09:32 +0000

Department of Transportation on the timing of traffic signals, installation in the intersection, and standards for color blind drivers.

Question: If a traffic signal’s cycle is too long or too short, will the DOT change it?

Possibly. If your opinion is that a signal’s cycle is too long or too short, you could contact the DOT or county or municipal road maintenance department and speak to the traffic engineering department about it.

However, it may also be their opinion that the cycles is just fine, thank you. Unless, of course, many people besides yourself have complained about the same intersection.

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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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The Cycle of Traffic Lights and What to do When They’re Flashing

Barry K. Brown — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:51:16 +0000

Understanding the timing of traffic sign lights and what drivers can do when they go flashing.

Question: Why doesn’t the “Walk” light stay on longer? I can only get halfway across before it starts flashing!

Since I know nothing of your physical condition, whether you’re 18 or 85 years old, I’ll assume you’re in average physical condition and should be able to make it across the street before the sign says “Don’t Walk.”

Timing on Walk Lights

Walk signs are timed by the light, so if there is a green light that stays green for,

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