Texas: Longer Yellow Time Experiment Is a Long-Term Success

Feb 20, 2019 • 11:20

Texas: Longer Yellow Time Experiment Is a Long-Term Success

A pilot project testing the effects of increasing the yellow warning time at intersections continues to demonstrate positive results in Denton, Texas. In April 2018, the city decided to appease red light camera critics by adding a second of yellow time to the photo enforced intersection of West Oak Street and North Carroll Boulevard. To the surprise of city staff, the 62 percent reduction in violations that began the day the timing was extended has lasted for ten months. Staff is now recommending a modest expansion of the test at the most profitable red light camera location.

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