Re: What's a SPAD (humour) - Was Signaller causes SPAD

[Peter Homann <phomann@spamfree.prr.org.au>]

Ah, now I understand the context of the amber light, I see the point.

Cheers.

Tezza wrote:

> "Peter Homann" <phomann@spamfree.prr.org.au> wrote in message
> > Ted Gay wrote:
> >
> > > On the Sydney tram system (Metro Light Rail) both off-street and
> on-street,
> > > one Red light means:  STOP.
> > >
> > > Off street: a Red and White = "Drive on sight"
> > >                 two White lights = "Line clear"
> > >
> > > On street: one amber light = "Prepare to stop, if safe to do so"
> >
> > Does that mean it can be *unsafe* to stop?
>
> Of course, the same as for cars, you only stop on an amber light if doing so
> will not cause an accident - you may have a semi up your arse who'll run
> into you.
>
> >
> > >                 one green light = "Clear to proceed, if safe to do so"
> > >
> > > Ted
> >
> > Does that mean it can be *unsafe* to stop?
>
> I gather you mean proceed, not stop. Someone may be running the red light,
> so of course it would not be safe to proceed.

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