Traffic lights are an integral part of maintaining order among vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. And while an agreement has been in place since the late 1960s standardizing intersection lights ...

Some countries have countdown timers at their traffic lights, which tell motorists how much time they have left before the lights turn. I feel this helps improve safety. Such timers flash the number ...

One of the greatest modern aids for driving is not intended for drivers at all. I refer to the digital displays at an increasing number intersections that count down the seconds until the traffic ...

HCMC is trialing a return to the old traffic lights without the countdown timers, with experts saying it will improve compliance with road rules. Dr Phan Le Binh, deputy representative of OCG Japan ...

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This ambient LED light designed by Jasper Hou is powered by a mechanical timer in the base. After giving the base a twist, the timer gradually releases its energy, powering the LED light as it unwinds ...

Cypriot MPs “did not listen to the experts” over the matter of smart lights and countdown timers, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, he lamented the ...