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Originally posted by MichaelPMaccabee
Not sure why my post was chosen for exclusion.
All I said was that these have been up since 2006, and gave the URL to a local newspaper that supports that claim.
Originally posted by blkcwbyhat
reply to post by whyamIhere
if your talking about those little black things on the top of traffic lights,those are receptors for emergency vehicles.A transmitter in the fire truck sends out a signal to change the traffic lights as they approach.They do make and sell the transmitter,so you get all green lights,but they are illegal to own in the US
they'll be used to bark orders, just like the cops with their megaphones, as they drive by, telling you to put out that cigarette or take off that hoodie. the question is, how will compliance be forced?
Originally posted by MichaelPMaccabee
Not sure why my post was chosen for exclusion.
All I said was that these have been up since 2006, and gave the URL to a local newspaper that supports that claim.
Originally posted by UMayBRite!
reply to post by seabag
My local county is fond of sticking out a portable signs out saying:
"Report suspicious activity".
Who do I report these signs to?
Originally posted by MichaelPMaccabee
Some people are really jumping to conclusions.
Is there -any- evidence that these are not merely intelligent traffic signs?
I mean -ANY- evidence at all.
I am willing to suspend my disbelief if someone can bring forward -any- evidence.
latimesblogs.latimes.com...
Speeding through a red light? Not a chance, according to IBM Corp.
The technology behemoth, known for its work with computers, is now trying its hand at traffic. The company recently filed a patent application for a system that could remotely stop and start vehicle engines at traffic signals in order to save fuel and prevent crashes.
The system would sense vehicles’ positions and send a “stop engine” notification – either by automatically turning off the engine or displaying an alert telling drivers to manually switch off power.
At intersections, railway crossings and other locations, the system could use anything from weight sensors to camera and GPS units to track vehicles. The technology could also be used to calculate when cars have been idling for too long and should be shut down.
newyork.cbslocal.com...
GREENWICH, Conn. (CBSNewYork) — Greenwich is aiming to become the first town in Connecticut to have smart street signals.
As WCBS 880’s Sean Adams reported, the town already has lights with video detection that change from red to green when vehicles approach.
Town chief engineer James Michael said this new $2.75 million federally funded system has a computer brain that coordinates multiple intersections.
Originally posted by MichaelPMaccabee
reply to post by seabag
But none of these systems actually exist, this isn't really evidence of anything other than people spending money.
Originally posted by Elion
As someone who actually lives in Vegas, I'm only slightly concerned. Tonight I will be hitting up one of these devices and investigating. I'll be attempting to take pics and see if I can find a manufacturer. That is if the police don't show up... guess we'll see right?
I doubt they will but you never know anymore, I'll have my gf or a friend come with me to record from a safer distance if the police do show up so we can expose them.