Traffic Light

A Traffic Light (or traffic signal) is a signaling device positioned at a road intersection, pedestrian crossing, or other location.

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Signage

The sign below is a traffic light advanced warning sign.

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Useful Life

The useful life of traffic signals will vary considerably due to a range of environmental & other factors. A useful life of 25 years appears to be typical for the traffic signals operated or investigated by the organisations listed below.

Please feel free to improve the table by adding your Council or organisation's information.

Asset Owner Adopted Life
Austroads 2 15 years
South Dakota 40 years

Related Pages

External Links & References

  1. Wikipedia
  2. Road Safety Engineering Risk Assessment Part 4: Treatment Life for Road Safety Measures
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