[gumby79]

Some large citys have a, get you coming or going we dont cair attitude.
Lights green wave is set for rabbit starts(visable when you try to get back on the wave) and /or +5-15mph over speed limit(visable when trying to cross large citys like Las Vegas, NV). They get your money 1 buy more fuel to ride the wave and more tickets or,. 2 buy more fule stoping, idling (ac is needed in 100+F summers) , and takeoff at every light= more fule tax revenue that they dont spend on the road repairs.
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Havent noticed the tomfoolery type yet , but probably will now that I heard of them. Solution time your cost down so that you have 5mph when it goes green. You may pass the sensor at 10 or less but whos in a hurry right.
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Is it a lone ranger or the first of a string?
Lone ranger take it in stride expect it to be set for the predominant direction of travel /main road , hold steady (if it tomfooleries then take note for next time) if your on the secondary/ side street expect it will return to the primary, prepare to time your cost speed to include a red cycle, practice your tomfoolery tactics.
First in a string then its a game figuring out the pattern.
Time of day ? Some citys have different cycles for different secduals and/ or current conditions. Night helps to deduce if some one elce will trip and cycle the light before you can pass. If so cost and time the green before it even goes yellow .
My least favorite is Utahs flashing yellow unprotected left turns during rush hour that only go green arrow in middle of the night when your all alown andthe protection is un welcome have to stop and weight for the hole thing to cycle to you .