Turning Off Traffic Lights

[AB Editor]

It has been proposed that in certain areas councils should turn off their traffic lights at certain times of the day.

This is currently being tested in Ealing:

"The council hopes the move will see drivers learn to co-operate and cross junctions on a first come first served basis.

It came up with the idea after the lights failed one day at a busy junction and the traffic flowed more smoothly than before."

Source: Daily Mail

 

This poll is closed.

Do you think switching off traffic lights is a good idea?

A. Yes, but only at night when there is little traffic

34.38% (11 votes)

B. Yes! Turn them off, they cause more congestion than they cure.

25.00% (8 votes)

C. No! Traffic lights give order and ease congestion.

21.88% (7 votes)

D. Yes, but only at non-peak times

18.75% (6 votes)

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Stats until: 10:12 Thu 23rd May 2013 (Refreshed every 5 minutes)

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