The New Road Mystery: What is a double red light–why it’s there, and what to do when you encounter it

The traffic light, which has not one, but two red “stop” lights, is the new rage on the road, causing many pedestrians to wonder why it is there.

As we have mentioned in the past, the development of the evolution of technology, especially those related to the autonomous movement of vehicles on asphalt, will change the way we perceive the road network and the infrastructure required to support The seamless coexistence of vehicles and pedestrians, creating new data and new challenges even for the traffic lights we are all familiar with.

In this case, of course We are not dealing with a high-tech traffic light systemwhich tries to introduce us to a new technological order of things but to a unique traditional lamp.

the last Associated with a number of… plugs Which includes a specific traffic light, causing not only the question, but also the comments of pedestrians who meet him on their way.

A certain type of signal, which… thrives Germany, especially in Hamburg It has two pedestrian “pads” or if you prefer two red lights that prevent pedestrians from crossing the road.

The logical question that arises here is why the traffic light was not satisfied with one “stop” but also had a second signal, in exactly the same direction and with the same specification.

Looking for the answer in the magical world of the internet, There are many different explanations given for this strange choice.

Let’s start with the administrator Response from the local authorities in Hamburgwho wanted to justify their decision under the guise of security. So, if one of the two red lights goes out, the second will continue to operate and inform pedestrians.

However, by this logic, traffic lights, as a safety valve, must contain all their indicators in pairs, so that in the event of a malfunction, their continuity of operation can be guaranteed.

Another explanation for this structural peculiarity is it this way Manufacturing and management costs are reducedas the triangular design is used for both vehicles and pedestrians, thus reducing the need for differentiation in the production line.

On the other hand, of course, one must take into account additional building materials required for triple arrangement f extra energy Which is necessary for the operation of the additional signal.

Perhaps the most convincing answer comes from Scandinavia, which in the past has adopted a similar practice. According to a study conducted in the city of Copenhagen, I came to the conclusion that the double red traffic light for pedestrians makes the enforcement of the crossing ban more … persuasive Thus reduces the number of accidents at crossings.

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