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Old 05-31-2021, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed View Post
If you hit the first light and drive at the posted speed and the lights are timed for the speed limit.......logically you will hit every red light wouldn’t you?? Just asking
No. The lights have both a timer and a trip. If less-travelled side-roads suddenly have a car at the front line, it will trip the cycle and reset the timer. If you happen to be approaching the light on the main road when this happens, you are likely to get stuck at the light.