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This odd-looking signal appeared to be a warning
that freeway ramp meter signals were operating. The bus I was in went
straight through the red lights. This appeared to be standard practice in
Taiwan. |
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Some freeway ramp signals. |
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This scene, also snapped from the bus, shows
scooter riders waiting at a signal with a green left turn arrow near a
freeway entrance. Motorbikes and scooters are not permitted in freeways in
Taiwan. Given the way many ride, this is probably good for EVERYBODY'S
safety. |
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The same signals as the bus entered the
intersection. |
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No signs or signals in this shot, but, ummm!
Well, check out the load on the back of the small truck in this photo. Such
things are not uncommon in Taiwan. |
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Where 2 roads intersect at acute angles,
little, if any attempt is made to shield indications of signals from other
roads. In one location I noted both green and red signals aimed directly at
us. My driver did not know which applied to which street. So, we went when
it appeared safe - which happens at most locations anyway.
Many Taiwanese will enter an intersection as soon as the signals on the side
street turn amber. The amber phase in Taiwan lasts only 3 seconds due to the
generally slow moving traffic. |
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A curve sign before an intersection. Chevron
sign and traffic signal. |
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Black and yellow markings on the kerbing of a
4-carriageway road. |
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Many quieter intersections, even outside towns, have these
flashing amber signals (red for the lesser street). These 4 photos were
taken at the same location. Although this is a T-junction, there is still a
light facing the direction that has no street. |
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Various pedestrian signs. |
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Railway level crossing sign. |
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A median marker advising traffic to pass either
side. |
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An underground car park signal. Even this is a
300mm lens signal. |
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A sign warning of an uneven surface. |
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Traffic signal with streetlight. |
