New Traffic Lights Punish Speeders By Stopping Them

Pleasanton, California, is implementing smart traffic lights that turn red on speeding vehicles.

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April 8, 2004, 7:00 AM PDT

After seeing familiar sign that flashes a driver's speed, drivers in Pleasanton, California that continue to speed will be faced with a red light at the next intersection. In a town where commuter traffic is out of control, the technology is questionable; "the light...,is either an inspried leap into the future or a blatant example of government overzealousness." A smiliar light is already being used in Thousand Oaks, California.

Thanks to Ratna Amin

FULL STORY: Stoplight to punish suburban speeders. Pleasanton finds a way to slow impatient drivers.

Wednesday, April 7, 2004 in The San Francisco Chronicle

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