[Thad E Ginathom]

Has everybody noticed that our LED traffic signals are being replaced yet again, and that the red lights are now heart shaped?



I fondly remember the old ones that had the word "Relax" on them. Unless I'm really on the way to a train or a plane, I think that is by far the best thing to do at a red light. Gear in neutral, handbrake on, and relax!

[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Has everybody noticed that our LED traffic signals are being replaced yet again, and that the red lights are now heart shaped?

Haha looks like it has been implemented at a lot of signals? Here’s one near Ramapuram:

[Rocky_Balboa]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Has everybody noticed that our LED traffic signals are being replaced yet again, and that the red lights are now heart shaped?

Noticed them in all the signals from Anna Nagar to Redhills, cute little ones arent they

This could be part of MGM healthcare campaign, as per reddit;

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by Rocky_Balboa

This could be part of MGM healthcare campaign, as per reddit;

Aha! Good detective work! It may not be permanent, then. Seeing the photo, I guess it is just a mask over the existing signal light, not a new light at all.

Technically, it might be a bad idea: cutting down the light output of the most important signal we have!

[Turbohead]

Originally Posted by Rocky_Balboa

This could be part of MGM healthcare campaign, as per reddit;
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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Aha! Good detective work! It may not be permanent, then. Seeing the photo, I guess it is just a mask over the existing signal light, not a new light at all.

Technically, it might be a bad idea: cutting down the light output of the most important signal we have!

Actually no, it's not by MGM. It's done by the cops as part of the Zero Accident day initiative.

“Motorists generally get frustrated and agitated seeing the signal turn red. By changing them to a heart symbol, we hope to reduce that. Besides, heart symbolises kindness, calmness, love and positivity,”

Source: The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities...le68541920.ece

Light output will be hundred times better if they remove the old traffic light posts which hinder the new ones in many places. TBH, it does feel a bit calming to see the heart which was not something I expected.