Traffic Signal Changer

This system lets fire trucks automatically change the red light to a green light at certain intersections in Milton when trucks are responding to an emergency call.

New Technology for Safety

In August of 2000, the Milton Fire Department completed the first phase of a major capital project, which was the installation of a "3MOPTICOM" automatic traffic light signal changer. This system automatically changes the red light to a green light via a roof-mounted strobe light when fire trucks are responding to an emergency call. This system is designed to allow a quicker and safer response for urban emergency calls and to reduce the situations where a fire truck has to proceed through a red light.

What the public should know

• As a resident, you should constantly monitor the traffic signal if you hear approaching sirens as the green light that you currently have may change quite quickly to a red light to allow the fire truck to proceed safely through the intersection.
• Crossing guards at these intersections should be especially aware as it may limit the time that a light change cycle normally takes for their intersection.