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No matter how much technological mumbo-jumbo is put into modern traffic signals , nothing will top these analog beauties of yesteryear. Used from the 1940s to the 1970s in Australia, these signals are much more efficient because you can tell how much longer you have to wait before commencing hoonage. Despite being relatively small, hard to see and pretty much useless at night, they're still fantastic for impatient drivers (like damn near all of us). Either bring these back or change the illuminated traffic light into an illuminated countdown number. Now there's a hell of an idea. [ Infosthetics via Giz ]
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You should be well aware of your own state's laws regarding use of cellphone while driving, but how about those Aussies? A recent report shows that police in Victoria have managed to wrangle approximately $5 million worth of revenue from silly drivers talking on the phone. They way the Aussies take the fines is an interesting one. Upon being pulled over for driving while talking on the phone, the base fine is $145 that is paid on the spot . I'm not too sure how the legal system works down under, but damn, having to pay a fine of that magnitude on the spot sucks, really. The $5 million comes from approximately 40,000 violators over the year. Don't think it is the Chatty Cathys doing all of the talking--men accounted for well over half the violations. Yes, 28,500 mates had to cough up $145, no questions asked. Now that's a fine. [ Scopical ] ( Image )
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