Pedestrian, specific, square... All the traffic lights that exist and how to interpret them

The first traffic light in history regulated the circulation of London streets 150 years ago and only consisted of a red and a green light.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
13 April 2023 Thursday 01:57
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Pedestrian, specific, square... All the traffic lights that exist and how to interpret them

The first traffic light in history regulated the circulation of London streets 150 years ago and only consisted of a red and a green light. Currently these devices have evolved and there is already talk of a future of smart traffic lights and connected roads, the latest innovations in technology in the sector. And these advances are also reflected in the variety of types that road users must deal with today.

The light signals that are in charge of managing traffic are one of those day-to-day elements to which one is more than accustomed. However, those models that are out of the ordinary could raise doubts in some people. So it will be essential to know them and know exactly what message they communicate in order to obey them correctly.

The traffic lights that indicate to people when to cross or not to cross the zebra crossing and those that stop or allow the advance of vehicles are not the only ones that can be found on the road. There are some variants and other versions that are focused on a specific type of vehicle.