Ukraine’s traffic light design is worth our learning from.

2019-01-12

Author:

Ningbo Yongjia

NO.1

As China’s vehicle ownership continues to rise, the likelihood of traffic accidents has also increased significantly. According to incomplete statistics, approximately 100,000 people die each year in traffic accidents in China, and among these 100,000 fatalities, 94% are attributable to vehicles violating traffic regulations. Among these violations, running a red light is one of the most serious offenses leading to fatal accidents. China’s traffic regulations impose extremely strict penalties for running a red light—drivers not only face hefty fines but also lose six points on their driving licenses.

Generally, vehicle drivers don't intentionally run red lights. However, sometimes, due to large trucks or buses obstructing their view ahead, drivers can easily end up running a red light by mistake.

Another situation occurs when road conditions are extremely complex: because the driver is focused on information along both sides of the road, they fail to notice that the green light has turned red.

How can we reduce these two types of unintentional red-light violations? The country of Ukraine offers some valuable lessons for us to learn from. In addition to the conventional red-and-green traffic light design, Ukraine has introduced some special designs as well. Their traffic light poles and crossbars are equipped with light strips: when the red light is on, the entire pole turns red; and when the red light switches to green, the pole instantly turns green as well. This innovative design significantly widens the driver’s field of vision, thereby greatly reducing the occurrence of unintentional red-light violations. Isn’t this a design worth our country’s consideration and adoption?

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