Trigger GREEN Traffic Lights

Step 5: Optional step & Video

$C:\Downloads\traffictrigger_001.bmp$

Because magnets rust, I put them stacked together inside a waterproof, rust-proof, pill holder or Bison Tube and then stuck this to the bottom of the scooter. Should last a long, long time! Now here is the video!

You can learn more about how this works Here

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Ludwig Von Mech says: May 22, 2011. 5:49 PM

In Wisconsin this is no longer a problem, as in 2010 we got a new law that allows bikes to wait and proceed through the red if traffic allows. I used to report all the lights that did not work, but now I don't bother. I just ride through.

pcooper2 in reply to Ludwig Von MechMay 6, 2012. 6:40 PM

I've been treating signals with unresponsive road sensors as four-way stops for decades, even without the benefit of such a law. If I hadn't, I'd have died of thirst and starvation while waiting for the light to change ages ago!

2 stroke in reply to Ludwig Von MechDec 13, 2011. 8:13 PM

awesome i let a car get in front of me lol

NatureGeek24 in reply to Ludwig Von MechJul 3, 2011. 5:48 PM

We have that here, too. But sadly, it doesn't apply much for heavy traffic when you have a line of cars behind you getting madder with each missed cycle and no opening to go. This is a helpful fix.

Ludwig Von Mech in reply to NatureGeek24Jul 4, 2011. 9:07 AM

You have a very good point.

Another way to fix this situation is to become proactive; the inductive coils in the road will not trigger if they are out of adjustment. I have reported these for years and years, and I have also seen them become so bad that a pickup truck will not work. The state supervisor is on my email list, and he will send out a crew if someone complains. They do not have time or manpower to continually inspect each light.
I will try this magnetic solution at a place that I know does not work.

Also, if you are on a bicycle or moped, do not hug the curb. You will get old waiting for the change. Ride over the lines slowly, and position yourself directly on top of the transverse wire. If it is still working, you will trip it.

Happy riding.

crazyg says: Jun 20, 2011. 6:26 PM

cool, so i guess revving the nuts of your motor at the lights does the magneticy thing thus changing light,

cyber_meat says: Mar 28, 2008. 9:42 AM

you can also do it a different way using a universal remote.

Spense09 in reply to cyber_meatMay 4, 2008. 4:59 PM

yeah. but I bet thats illegal what your saying. would you have to hack the traffic light for a remote for it to work with a control

cyber_meat in reply to Spense09May 5, 2008. 12:47 PM

first of all no it's not illegal, second the cops can't arrest you for having a universal remote on your dashboard, and third their is no law against doing it. no there is no traffic light hacking needed for it to work; you just need the sensor code. i am not saying the code because it is so obvious if you can't figure it out then oh well i don't really care.

brhoney in reply to cyber_meatMay 19, 2011. 11:48 AM

which button on the Uni remote do you use to change the light?

brhoney in reply to cyber_meatMay 19, 2011. 11:47 AM

911 maybe?

mikerosati in reply to cyber_meatAug 8, 2010. 10:40 AM

Everything you said proves you do not know what you're talking about.. Here are the actual facts, from someone who works on those systems: 1. It is illegal for non-emergency vehicles to trigger (and attempt to trigger) the emergency pass system. If you think a universal remote magically has the "codes" you speak of, everyone would be trying it. (see next note) 2. The "code" you speak of is a simple 14hz flash from a high-powered infrared strobe mounted on the dash or exterior of an emergency vehicle. Universal remotes use a morse-code like flash pattern, which these signals ignore. 3. Bringing back to point one, yes, you can be arrested if an officer sees you just trying to trigger that sensor. You obviously don't know that the basic circuit being sold to most localities also records data about each trigger, including the time it occurred - fairly easy to prove you were the one who tried to trigger it, when they can figure out when you went through the intersection. 4. While ignorance may be bliss, you arrogance doesn't help anyone, including yourself. Please read up before you try to push someone down with complete misinformation.. Next time learn from an actual source, and contribute to the conversation - People will give you respect when you give it.. Thank you.

acassis1 in reply to mikerosatiAug 19, 2011. 9:36 AM

Thank You Mike Rosati, it's about time people start telling things as they really are, you'd be surprised who pushes to wrong excesses, check on Facebook PM's fall from grace... it's too bad that such a useful info-mag. slips in so lightly, dangerous lies & wrong infos. But thanks for putting things to wright.

chrwei in reply to mikerosatiAug 9, 2010. 8:53 PM

most tv/dvd/stereo remote IR operates at 38Khz anyway. maybe programming it to turn off an on at 14Hz would work, but it's still illegal.

cjrush1009 in reply to cyber_meatAug 8, 2010. 10:03 AM

No Cyber, it is COMPLETELY illegal to have a remote device the changes lights. We had a guy here who was doing it but what the guy didnt know is that every time the lights get tripped by an IR signal they log the event and the DOT audits the reports. So the DOT noticed that around 8am a whole line of lights start getting tripped everyday during the week. They checked the cameras at the intersection and noticed the same red truck going through. They got the license plate number and put cops at the intersection. When they guy came through and tripped the lights they pulled the guy over: they found his hacked remote and busted him; he's in jail. Dont think for a minute that you would get away with something like that because you wont. They have already considered the possibility and they have a system to catch people who do that.

pcooper2 in reply to cjrush1009May 6, 2012. 6:31 PM

References, please. Without any references, what you write is an interesting anecdote or urban legend, nothing more.

clintsmithgsm in reply to cyber_meatSep 21, 2009. 12:24 AM

what makes you think your special. those devices are so i can get to your dying grandma not to get to class or the nearest burger joint........your so cool! i hope you get caught you don't care about the rules of the road? driving is a priviledge you don't deserve hopefully you don't get caught bye creaming someone or me

RainyDayInterns in reply to clintsmithgsmAug 8, 2010. 9:20 AM

It's "you're so cool...", not "your so cool." Thought we would mention it as you seem to care about proper spelling, so we assumed you cared about proper grammar as well.

cornonthecobert in reply to RainyDayInternsSep 5, 2011. 12:59 PM

So? I'm like that too but typos happen. You've probably done it many times yourself.

cyber_meat in reply to clintsmithgsmSep 21, 2009. 12:57 PM

dumass look at the post date

kinetic_elite in reply to cyber_meatAug 24, 2010. 6:47 AM

Where's the "b" eef?

clintsmithgsm in reply to cyber_meatSep 21, 2009. 1:44 PM

first of all learn to spell and that doesn't change anything

janettetsmith in reply to clintsmithgsmAug 8, 2010. 7:11 AM

You probably want to make sure you spell everything correctly before blazing the all-knowing grammar-spelling-comment. Case in point: ... get caught bye creaming someone or me (needs punctuation at the end of the sentence, as well).

kinetic_elite in reply to janettetsmithAug 24, 2010. 6:48 AM

Thank-you

kinetic_elite in reply to janettetsmithAug 24, 2010. 6:41 AM

This is proof that all those English majors should have just become armchair engineers, instead. So they can spend all their time flaming comment boxes instead of collaborating together to make these ideas into valid inventions. Just save me the highschool drama performence of "I feel so bad for myself" . Oh no! Now I have now potentially set myself up to get banned. It would be worth it just to change my name and IP address and come back to criticize all of your posts!

Dubi01 in reply to cyber_meatJul 18, 2008. 4:58 AM

If you live in the United States and try to use any kind of triggering device, it is and always has been illegal. I work for the local dept. of transportation installing and repairing signalized traffic systems and all these home gizmos don't work.

kinetic_elite in reply to Dubi01Aug 24, 2010. 6:44 AM

Thank you for the information! Much appreciated to hear this from someone who knows what they are talking about!

thenameisbam in reply to cyber_meatMay 14, 2008. 10:54 AM

Well i know in california it is illegal, and can carry heavy fines if you do it and are caught, even more so if you do it and there is an accident.

Spense09 in reply to thenameisbamMay 14, 2008. 2:52 PM

word. PIIEEEE!!!!

Spense09 in reply to cyber_meatMay 5, 2008. 5:27 PM

ok i dont know the code and its not obvious for idiots like me. could you tell me

gsdkain in reply to Spense09Sep 29, 2008. 5:01 PM

I'm guessing 911 or 1234 or something like that.

whyexactly in reply to gsdkainAug 8, 2010. 9:01 AM

the codes are a bit different from that.

robocrazy155 in reply to whyexactlyAug 8, 2010. 11:41 AM

Is it "password"? Or "Password"? Or "Password1"? Something along those lines?

chrwei in reply to robocrazy155Aug 9, 2010. 8:54 PM

did you try GOD?

whyexactly in reply to robocrazy155Aug 8, 2010. 12:13 PM

that's not at all how a universal remote is set. If he's talking about a garage door remote it's all 1's and 0's, a TV remote is usually a series of numbers (usually depends on the remote) but the range isn't going to be near long enough to trigger anything, even if you did find the right code and happen to have the right frequencies.

cwtstraydog in reply to whyexactlyAug 10, 2010. 12:37 PM

it is "IDKFA"

tvanzyl in reply to cwtstraydogAug 4, 2011. 7:52 PM

Whahaha! Best comment ever!

BEAST14 says: Sep 27, 2008. 5:22 PM

Is this legal? And would it work on a full sized truck?

Lee Wilkerson in reply to BEAST14Sep 9, 2010. 6:45 AM

You don't need one on a full-sized anything.

cbennett811 says: Jun 24, 2009. 10:26 PM

would this also work at the drive through windows? most of the time when i pull up to the speaker they cant see me. so i always have to pull around to the pay window then they get all confused and probably spit in my food! it would b awesome if it works in the drivethru, but i think wendys still uses the scales. let me know if anyone has a tip for that.