Hiya Bronwyn :)
There's usually a sign that accompanies temporary traffic lights telling drivers 'when red light shows wait here'. This is used instead of the white line at a regular set of traffic lights. It's illegal to pass the white line for any reason when the light is on red. A driver should also stop at the line/sign on an orange or amber light & can only go through the lights when they're on green if it's safe to.
When temporary traffic lights are used it also usually means there are roadworks & the workmen have maybe had to make the road alot narrower. To allow drivers in both directions pass, the sign is normally placed as far to one side as possible so there's a big enough gap.
So, to answer your.... Ok, Bronwyn has a question:
Why do roadworks put up signs saying "Wait here at the red light" when that is what you do at traffic lights normally anyway?
The sign telling drivers to 'wait here' is the same as the white line in the road at regular traffic lights. If someone passes the sign, it means they've broken the law if the light is on red & that's how the police know whether to send them a ticket or not :)
P.S. The police stopped me the other day & told me I'd jumped the traffic lights & I said 'Don't be daft, they're over 12 feet tall!' he he he:)
Tuesday 11 May 2010
Why do roadworks put up signs saying "Wait here at the red light" when that is what you do at traffic lights normally anyway?
Posted by Flowerpot at 23:37
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