New signage paradigm
On 30/10/2011 21:00, Bruce wrote:
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On 30/10/2011 17:35, Bruce wrote:
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On 30/10/2011 08:03, Basil Jet wrote:
At the crossroads of Exhibition Road and Cromwell Road SW7, traffic
approaching from three directions is now banned from turning left or
right. This is signified by the green light being a forward arrow. At
other junctions where both turns are banned you would see a vertical
white arrow on a blue background beneath the three traffic lights, but
they have not done that here. The result is that if you arrive at the
junction when the light is red, you may not know that the turns are
banned until the light turns green, and since most people start moving
when the amber comes on, that seems a bit late to me.
Amber still means stop, so they shouldn't be moving until the green
light comes on, by which time the indication is clear.
Theoretically correct, but only theoretically.
People breaking the law cannot expect traffic signs to be adapted to
suit their particular illegal actions.
Where did I say they could, or should?
Please read - and think - before replying.
You might do well to take your own advice.
Colin Bignell
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