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Hacking traffic lights for fun and profit

2 points by phreeza 12y ago

SixSigma 12y ago
> This streamlines the flow of traffic. Are you sure? It was revealed in 2009 that traffic light systems had been used to maximize fuel duty in the UK. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7998182.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7998182.stm "Previously the Department for Transport (DfT) had discouraged the systems which reduce fuel use, resulting in less tax being paid to the Treasury."