funspak Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 southend council are apparently looking to turn off traffic lights in the very early hours when traffic is scarce http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/8819021.MP..._night/?ref=rss could work i spose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 They often did this in the Netherlands. It doesn't save that much compared to proper working traffic lights (i.e. not just timed ones but those that work on sensor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony-94 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Not sure the benefits of saving time and a few £ would be worth it. Theres some numpty drivers out there that will get confused or go through without looking - makes it best to stick to the no brainer system in place already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstring Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 We have this in Wiltshire, no problems yet in the last couple of years, but you are right there are some idiots out there that will not take notice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzzzythedog Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 its a great idea imo round here there are a million and one lights on islands , id these were turned off at night then life would be so much nicer , oddly whenever the lights fail the trffic queus drop from a couple of mile long to almost nothing at all , does make me wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenc1603 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'm sure other countries already have this. I think I remember driving through junctions that were off when it wasn't busy. Possibly Spain or maybe Sweden... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 they do something like this in the US in some less densely populated areas. The traffic lights switch to just an amber flashing light or just a red flashing light (if i recall). Amber flashing means proceed with caution, red flashing means stop and then proceed with caution. great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenc1603 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Of course in this country it will result in complete chaos as the "general population" won't be able to cope with not being told what to do and when to do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony-94 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 they do something like this in the US in some less densely populated areas.... Of course in this country it will result in complete chaos as the "general population" won't be able to cope with not being told what to do and when to do it... Agreed.. this country seems more 'densely' populated than others if you know what I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 it would probably cause problems here as i see a lot of drivers who can't even cope with being told what to do and when to do it! doesn't stop the idea being a good one, but i reckon it might struggle to work effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzzzythedog Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 i can see some old girl sat at the lights for 12 hours all through the night waiting for them to go green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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