LED bulbs in stoplights causing crashes?
Speeders & Drunk Drivers are MURDERERS
http://kdka.com/technology/energy.efficient.traffic.2.1373474.html
Dec 16, 2009 11:45 am US/Eastern
'Green' Traffic Lights Blamed For Fatal Accidents
Cities around the country that have installed energy-efficient traffic
lights are discovering a hazardous downside: The bulbs don't burn hot
enough to melt snow and can become crusted over in a storm � a problem
blamed for dozens of accidents and at least one death.
"I've never had to put up with this in the past," said Duane Kassens, a
driver from West Bend who got into a fender-bender recently because he
couldn't see the lights. "The police officer told me the new lights
weren't melting the snow. How is that safe?"
Many communities have switched to LED bulbs in their traffic lights
because they use 90 percent less energy than the old incandescent
variety, last far longer and save money. Their great advantage is also
their drawback: They do not waste energy by producing heat.
Authorities in several states are testing possible solutions, including
installing weather shields, adding heating elements like those used in
airport runway lights, or coating the lights with water-repellent
substances.
One reason there have been so few deaths is that drivers know they should
treat a traffic signal with obstructed lights as a stop sign, traffic
experts say.
"It's the same as if the power is out," said Dave Hansen, a traffic
engineer with the Green Bay Department of Public Works. "If there's any
question, you err on the side of caution."
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Unfortunately the speed criminals think if the light is obscured, then
they can just run the light without worrying about getting a ticket.
M
Unfortunately the cross-posting net loons think if their brain is
obscured, then
they can just post away without worrying about looking liek an idiot.
Brent
> On Dec 16, 2:25?pm, "Speeders & Drunk Drivers are MURDERERS"
><xeton2...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> http://kdka.com/technology/energy.efficient.traffic.2.1373474.html
>>
>> ?Dec 16, 2009 11:45 am US/Eastern
>> 'Green' Traffic Lights Blamed For Fatal Accidents
>>
>> Cities around the country that have installed energy-efficient traffic
>> lights are discovering a hazardous downside: The bulbs don't burn hot
The troll is probably one of those people who thinks a broken signal
defaults to 'green'.
Speeders & Drunk Drivers are MURDERERS
news:5b133604-2d4a-4b8f...@k9g2000vbl.googlegroups.com:
>
> Unfortunately the cross-posting net loons think if their brain is
> obscured, then
> they can just post away without worrying about looking liek an idiot.
HAHAHA. Looks like i ruined your day again. HAHAHA
Speeders & Drunk Drivers are MURDERERS
"M" <mc...@pitt.edu> wrote in message
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On Dec 16, 2:25 pm, "Speeders & Drunk Drivers are MURDERERS"
<xeton2...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> http://kdka.com/technology/energy.efficient.traffic.2.1373474.html
>
> Dec 16, 2009 11:45 am US/Eastern
> 'Green' Traffic Lights Blamed For Fatal Accidents
>
> Cities around the country that have installed energy-efficient traffic
> lights are discovering a hazardous downside: The bulbs don't burn hot
Hey Stupid, show me your proof of ownership of the group, or else shut the fuck
off!
jerry warner
who wuda'thunk!?
necromancer
>Unfortunately the speed criminals think if the light is obscured, then
>they can just run the light without worrying about getting a ticket.
Yeah, we all know that's what you do. Quit being in such a hurry to
get to the check cashing store with your welfare check, you kid
killing pervert.
--
"Oh yeah. Well i've gone 3 1/2 years without a fatal crash
so i must be doing something right."
--Laura Bush murdered her boyfriend/laura bush - VEHICULAR HOMICIDE/
Speeders And Drunk Drivers Are Murderers (SADDAM), 9/24/2006
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