• SHOW_ME_YOUR_ASSHOLE@lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    Same. Our government can’t even figure out a way for us to trigger a green light so I’m not confident that any self-driving vehicle regulations will consider us either.

    • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 days ago

      Heh, I got hit by that stupid thing today. Luckily the crosswalk button was right there, so I ran over and smacked it before the traffic signal cycled again.

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        2 days ago

        I’ve heard of people doing this but my strategy is to just wait until it’s safe and run the red light or go right and bang a uey.

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          2 days ago

          I couldn’t do that on my 49cc scooter 😅.

          I’ve got a 1980 Honda XR500 as well, but it needs some work (and tires, badly) before it’s roadworthy again.

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      2 days ago

      Large neodymium magnet on the bottom will do it. Most are induction activated. They taught this in every motorcycle driving class I ever attended, along with the rules for legally running a red light.

      • RubberElectrons@lemmy.world
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        17 hours ago

        No, it won’t. I invite you to get some large magnets and place them directly on the loop cuts in the street.

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          3 hours ago

          Well yeah, they have to move over the sensor loop. You can’t just place it in the center. It’s part of a process that happens as, you know, you pull up the the light. They are a little fancy.

      • pirat@lemmy.world
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        2 days ago

        That way you’ll also automatically collect all sorts of valuable metal treasures along the route. For free!!