Posted by partimer on June 2, 2006, 4:49 am
How many have experienced trouble being sensed at intersections that
are controlled by a combination of timers and vehicle sensors? I have
been altering most of my routes because if I am the only one at the red
light, on my Honda 750, the light will not turn green. If a car pulls
up next to me, the light will change. I know that many older systems
used a loop sensor, embedded in the pavement to detect a vehicle's
presence. With those systems I can sometimes get them to detect me if I
shift around in the grid, looking for the "sweet-spot". With the
overhead optical sensor I have had no luck. I don't know if they sense
infrared energy, like motion detectors, or if they are ultrasonic? Any
ideas, besides get a bigger bike?
Posted by Paladin on June 2, 2006, 8:43 am
>How many have experienced trouble being sensed at intersections that
>are controlled by a combination of timers and vehicle sensors? I have
>been altering most of my routes because if I am the only one at the red
>light, on my Honda 750, the light will not turn green. If a car pulls
>up next to me, the light will change. I know that many older systems
>used a loop sensor, embedded in the pavement to detect a vehicle's
>presence. With those systems I can sometimes get them to detect me if I
>shift around in the grid, looking for the "sweet-spot". With the
>overhead optical sensor I have had no luck. I don't know if they sense
>infrared energy, like motion detectors, or if they are ultrasonic? Any
>ideas, besides get a bigger bike?
If a sensor does not see your bike the sensor is out of adjustment --
inform the agency responsible, document doing so as evidence for
if/when you get cited for running the malfunctioning signal.
Posted by jom on June 2, 2006, 10:45 am
pull over to the kerb
side stand
jump off and whack the pedestrian crossing button
jump back on
good exercise!
Posted by Ken Long on June 2, 2006, 9:47 am
>How many have experienced trouble being sensed at intersections that
>are controlled by a combination of timers and vehicle sensors? I have
>been altering most of my routes because if I am the only one at the red
>light, on my Honda 750, the light will not turn green. If a car pulls
>up next to me, the light will change. I know that many older systems
>used a loop sensor, embedded in the pavement to detect a vehicle's
>presence. With those systems I can sometimes get them to detect me if I
>shift around in the grid, looking for the "sweet-spot". With the
>overhead optical sensor I have had no luck. I don't know if they sense
>infrared energy, like motion detectors, or if they are ultrasonic? Any
>ideas, besides get a bigger bike?
Thanks for the reminder. I've been meaning to report a malfunctioning
light sensor on my way to work in the wee hours of the morning.
I usually just go when it's safe after waiting a reasonable amount of
time.
Ken in Albuquerque
2002 Suzuki Savage LS650P
(Reply address works as is.)
Posted by mike on July 6, 2006, 12:34 am
Ken Long wrote:
>
>
>>How many have experienced trouble being sensed at intersections that
>>are controlled by a combination of timers and vehicle sensors? I have
>>been altering most of my routes because if I am the only one at the red
>>light, on my Honda 750, the light will not turn green. If a car pulls
>>up next to me, the light will change. I know that many older systems
>>used a loop sensor, embedded in the pavement to detect a vehicle's
>>presence. With those systems I can sometimes get them to detect me if I
>>shift around in the grid, looking for the "sweet-spot". With the
>>overhead optical sensor I have had no luck. I don't know if they sense
>>infrared energy, like motion detectors, or if they are ultrasonic? Any
>>ideas, besides get a bigger bike?
>
>
> Thanks for the reminder. I've been meaning to report a malfunctioning
> light sensor on my way to work in the wee hours of the morning.
>
> I usually just go when it's safe after waiting a reasonable amount of
> time.
>
> Ken in Albuquerque
> 2002 Suzuki Savage LS650P
> (Reply address works as is.)
IN Oregon, traffic fines are a cash cow. I'm convinced the Judge has
a cash register behind the desk. He just ignores you impatiently before
finding you guilty...KerChing...
I stopped in and talked to the cops at a neighborhood police station.
Asked them about the problem. They don't care. It's just another
ticket to them. Writing tickets is what they're paid to do.
I asked what my options are.
"Wait for the green." There is no other option....they don't care.
And if you grow old and die waiting for the green, the write you up for
impeding traffic.
I was stopped for backing up to change lanes so I could turn right.
Didn't get a ticket, but
was informed that I'd been guilty of "illegal backing". Grrrrr!!
mike
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>are controlled by a combination of timers and vehicle sensors? I have
>been altering most of my routes because if I am the only one at the red
>light, on my Honda 750, the light will not turn green. If a car pulls
>up next to me, the light will change. I know that many older systems
>used a loop sensor, embedded in the pavement to detect a vehicle's
>presence. With those systems I can sometimes get them to detect me if I
>shift around in the grid, looking for the "sweet-spot". With the
>overhead optical sensor I have had no luck. I don't know if they sense
>infrared energy, like motion detectors, or if they are ultrasonic? Any
>ideas, besides get a bigger bike?