I would add this to the comments; in general the right turn on red has
caused me several near misses and even when the audible signal goes off they
still go through the red light and make their right turn. So beware! It is a
bad law that is very much abused. I believe that the NFB is working on this
problem. Where ever the audible signal is installed, along with it there
must be a "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" sign at all four corners.  No matter what,
your O & M skills and common sense should be employed.
Stewart
Subject: Re: looking for info on audible traffic signals...


> The only time I have faound audible traffic signals helpful is on really
> complex crossings where five or more streets come together.  I still find
> that the traffic pattern itself on four way crossings is the best and most
> reliable crossing guide.  If the crossing is totally unfamiliar, I might
> wait an extra cycle to make sure I understand the pattern.  I find the
> audible signals a distraction.  In my opinion a harder crossing issue is
> knowing where to cross on irregular corners that are offset, or not lined
> up with traffic.
>
> Bill
> At 04:10 PM 9/5/99 -0500, Nancy & Paul Wohlfeil wrote:
> >I have been in a few cities where audible signals were used.  I don't
know
> >if they were all that helpful to me as I still use a lot of residual
vision.
> >A disability rights group in our town is looking for information to make
an
> >informed decision about pursuing a grant to install audible signal
controls.
> >What is your take on the subject?
> >
> >Paul Wohlfeil
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