Regulación del tiempo de los semáforos con dispositivos de monitoreo

Explicación Simple

Los semáforos que tienen dispositivos para monitorear su funcionamiento deben seguir ciertas reglas. Esto asegura que la luz amarilla o roja dure el tiempo adecuado para que los conductores puedan reaccionar.

Es como cuando cocinas: si sigues una receta, debes respetar los tiempos de cocción para que la comida salga bien. Si reduces el tiempo, el platillo puede no salir como esperabas.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan siempre pasa por una intersección donde hay un semáforo con un dispositivo de monitoreo. Un día, se da cuenta de que la luz amarilla dura menos tiempo del que debería. Esto podría poner en riesgo su seguridad si no le da tiempo a frenar adecuadamente.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

40-14-22. Timing of traffic-control signals utilizing monitoring devices. The timing of any traffic-control signal which is being monitored by a traffic-control signal monitoring device shall conform to regulations promulgated by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Code Section 32-6-50. The duration of the yellow or red light of any traffic-control device at which a traffic-control signal monitoring device is installed shall not be decreased prior to the installation of a device or during the time for which the device is operated. The Department of Transportation shall establish minimal yellow light change interval times for traffic-control devices at intersections where a traffic-control signal monitoring device is utilized. The minimal yellow light change interval time shall be established in accordance with nationally recognized engineering standards, and any such established time shall not be less than the recognized national standard plus one additional second. Each governing authority using a traffic-control signal monitoring device shall at its own expense test the device for accuracy at regular intervals and record and maintain the results of each test. Such test results shall be public records subject to inspection as provided by Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. Each such test shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedure.