2007-09-22 12:45:02 · 5 answers · asked by TJ 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Traffic lights are set up to do a specific job. Usually when you see an officer override or directing traffic it is to move the traffic thru at a faster pace than the traffic signal is set for. It is usually only at busy intersections at shift change or school being left out.
2007-09-22 12:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by Ron F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To move traffic through faster than the red light. I`ve seen a lot of freeway off ramps that were bottle necked too that could use a traffic cop, but I`ve never seen that happen.
2007-09-27 17:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by george b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may want to direct more in a direction other than that of the computer direction of the traffic light.
2007-09-28 22:55:06 · answer #3 · answered by Wylie Coyote 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faster flow of traffic.
2007-09-26 16:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by Fred F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THE MEN ARE WORKING ON THE ROADS OR MAYBE THERE WAS A BAD ACCIDENT
2007-09-22 19:53:51 · answer #5 · answered by kitty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋