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HOUSE MEMORIAL 36

48

TH LEGISLATURE

- STATE OF NEW MEXICO -

FIRST SESSION

, 2007

INTRODUCED BY

Richard D. Vigil

A MEMORIAL

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STUDY THE

FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A FLASHING GREEN LIGHT WARNING

SYSTEM WITHIN THE CURRENT LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM TO WARN

MOTORISTS THAT THE CAUTION LIGHT IS ABOUT TO ACTIVATE.

WHEREAS, the number of accidents occurring at traffic

light controlled intersections can be avoided by incorporating

a flashing green light signal to warn motorists in advance of a

caution light about to activate; and

WHEREAS, a change in the current traffic control systems

can positively protect motorists from accidents and traffic

citations while not being able to safely clear the

intersection; and

WHEREAS, technology can greatly assist with an economical

solution to reduce intersection accidents and traffic

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citations; and

WHEREAS, entities charged with establishing traffic

regulation and enforcement should become informed about the new

technologies and capabilities of traffic lights that can assist

with accident and traffic citation reduction; and

WHEREAS, the general public should be provided with a

clear and visible warning that the through traffic light is

about to change;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF NEW MEXICO that the

department of transportation be requested to take all actions

necessary to review, assess, evaluate and report to an

appropriate legislative interim committee by November 30, 2007,

the benefits, effectiveness and costs of implementing a

flashing green light system statewide; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be

transmitted to the secretary of transportation.

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