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More visible traffic signals

 photo of traditional traffic lights Traditional traffic signals can get visually "lost" against the sky.
 photo of traffic signals with black backplates added for visibility Adding a black backplate and face has been found to increase daytime signal visibility by 33%. 
 photo of traffic signals with reflectorized borders for night visibility Adding a reflectorized border to the backplate enhances signal visibility even more--especially at night.



 

 
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