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Look at red lights as an example. Those are just primitive robots. Yet, when I'm sitting at an empty intersection at night, even though I have excellent, advanced sensors in my eyes, I'm not allowed to just run a red light. Red lights aren't just a "helpful warning." The robots already have the final say in that arena, because human law (for now) backs them up. It's not based on scary movies... primitive robots alrea…
> Red lights aren't just a "helpful warning." The town where I grew up has a red light which only changes when a weight sensor is tripped. But weight sensors are expensive, and the approaching two-lane road only has a sensor in one lane. Worse, it's calibrated for cars, so motorcycles never trip it. Yes, only . If you ride up late at night on a motorcycle, you have a choice between committing a serious traffic offens…
It's probably already addressed: run the light. Check the regulations of your local jurisdiction, but it very likely that the light is treated as "broken", and you are allowed to proceed after verifying that the intersection is clear. Yes, I've tested this IRL.
If it's an intersection you deal with regularly, call the local DOT, tell them about it and they'll come recalibrate the sensor. Yup, tested that IRL, too. Buddy of mine said that in his case they met him at the intersection so they make sure his bike worked when they were done.
And, BTW, it's not a weight sensor but an induction loop. Meaning that turning the bike off and restarting it can trip the light. Something something electricity through the starter windings.