What are the criteria for having a traffic signal installed?

A study of traffic conditions, pedestrian and physical characteristics of the location is performed at the location to determine if a traffic signal is necessary at the proposed location. This study includes an analysis of certain factors contained in traffic signal warrants and other factors relating to the operation and safety of the location. Through certain warrants must be met to justify the installation of a traffic signal, meeting the warrant requirements does not in itself require the installation of traffic signal.

The warrants are:

  • Warrant 1, Eight-Hour Vehicular Volume.
  • Warrant 2, Four-Hour Vehicular Volume.
  • Warrant 3, Peak Hour.
  • Warrant 4, Pedestrian Volume.
  • Warrant 5, School Crossing.
  • Warrant 6, Coordinated Signal System.
  • Warrant 7, Crash Experience.
  • Warrant 8, Roadway Network.

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