 inductive loop traffic detectors -
inductive-loop traffic detectors embedded in the
road at at the intersection work like metal
detectors metal detectors.
So do the small magnets you can purchase
designed for motorcycles help? LOL, Here's the
deal, aluminum foil would do a better job. Don't
think your bike has enough magnets already?
Do you really think that adding a small 1" X 1"
magnet to the bottom of your scoot is going to
disrupt the inductive loop. Isn't a stator a magnetic coil?
What would be more productive is simply stopping
and starting your engine.
How about those aluminum framed motorcycles?
Well aluminum conducts electricity better than
iron, doesn't it? Moving the motorcycle back and forth or restarting
may affect the field, but the
adjustment of the sensor has more effect than
all you can do to trigger it. If you come across a sensor that malfunctions (fails to
detect you motorcycle) call the city and advise
them. Make it better for the next guy.
So what to do? You've sat through a couple of
cycles and no light change for you! In Florida,
you simply follow the law. Be aware, if you are
stopped by a law enforcement officer, be
prepared to explain why you believe the traffic
signal malfunctioned. 316.1235 Vehicle approaching intersection in which traffic lights are inoperative.--The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection in which the traffic lights are inoperative shall stop in the manner indicated in s.
316.123(2) for approaching a stop intersection. In the event that only some of the traffic lights within an intersection are inoperative, the driver of a vehicle approaching an inoperative light shall stop in the above-prescribed manner. |
