Traffic Light Control Systems

Leonard Casciato and Josef Kates

In Australia and New Zealand, a 'phase' is equivalent to the concept of a 'stage' in the UK and USA.

In the UK, a filter phase allows non-conflicting traffic to make particular turns (normally left or ahead) through a junction.

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<p>A variety of different control systems are used, ranging from simple clockwork mechanisms to sophisticated computerized control and coordination systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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