Flashing Amber signals during off peak times

Support our campaign for flashing amber traffic signals at off-peak times

In the United States and Canada, flashing amber lights indicate that drivers should slow down and approach a traffic junction with care, but can progress through the lights if the junction is clear. As a result, traffic is able to flow freely at off peak times, benefitting all road users concerned and reducing delays at junctions. We propose that such a system be trialed in the Black Country and subsequently rolled out nationally.
At off peak times in the UK, road users are often hindered by traffic signals, having to stop at red lights despite a lack of traffic approaching from other directions. This causes frustration for both private and business road users.

In addition, the artificially induced congestion caused by traffic lights serves to have a negative impact on the Black Countrys road network. With congestion costing businesses in the West Midlands an estimated 2.2bn per annum, a solution whereby congestion can be mitigated must be welcomed due to the benefits it would provide for the economy, and for road users around the UK. We urge the government, therefore, to give its full backing to this campaign.