The Caution, Stop, and Go of Unintended Consequences

[Stinky The Clown]

Traffic signals in snowy climes lit with LED bulbs have a problem. The cold lights don't melt the snow that accumulates on them, rendering them effectively inoperative. Motorists just can't see the lights.

And they crash.

http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt_and_politics/article_ff4f076e-fcae-11de-bcfc-001cc4c03286.html

[babylonsister]

1. Ouch. Not good. nt

[catnhatnh]

2. So do you pay 25% of the ticket?

And does the city pay 75% of the repair cost? Because I'm down with that...

[pscot]

3. No worries

Technology will save us. Or global warming; whichever comes first.

[Speck Tater]

4. Common sense general rule: If you can't see the light from the signal...

...treat the intersection as though it had a four-way stop sign.

That simple rule would prevent accidents, so obviously it's a case of really stupid people crashing into other really stupid people. As far as I'm concerned they're too stupid to be allowed to drive.

[Stinky The Clown]

5. .... uh ......

...... okay ...... I think.

[Blue State Blues]

6. but what if you can't see your signal, but the other guy sees his?

[Speck Tater]

7. Then stop and watch what HE does before proceeding. In other words, don't be an idiot! nt

[Blue State Blues]

8. 'kay, noted. Next time I see a light I don't see, I'll know what to do.

Thanks.

[Speck Tater]

9. How about "next time I see a traffic signal with its lights dark..."

You can be a smart ass or you can learn how to watch what the hell you are doing when driving in hazardous conditions.

"Every damn thing is your own fault, if you're any good."
—Ernest Hemingway