Several car makers are working on the system that will automatically detect the changing lights of a traffic signal and accordingly alert the driver. The technology also has significant applications in autonomous cars. The technology has the potential to reduce accidents considerably and also save fuel.
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Or you know...now this is REALLY thinking outside of the box...you could add countdown timers next to the traffic lights.
@ Slate.. So people can speed up way past the speed limit to try and beat a light?
A better system would be after 9 or 10 pm, if 1 side hasn't had a car pass through in 10 seconds and the other has cars waiting, the lights will change. Always annoying when it's late at night, you're sitting at the light and a single car hasn't passed by.