Seoul City Conducts Comprehensive Inspection of 4,291 Traffic Signal Controllers to Prevent Traffic Light Safety Issues

Intensive Inspection of Traffic Signal Controllers Controlling Traffic Lights for Errors and Component Defects... Until December

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 19th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it will conduct a comprehensive inspection of 4,291 traffic signal controllers installed at intersections and crosswalks throughout Seoul.

Traffic signal controllers are facilities that control the green and red lights of traffic signals, ensuring the safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians and facilitating smooth traffic flow.

Seoul will carry out inspections by December to check for software errors in the traffic signal controllers and defects caused by aging parts to ensure each traffic signal operates properly. In particular, the inspection will focus on the ‘signal conflict’ function of the traffic signal controllers. Signal conflict refers to abnormal operations such as the traffic light turning off or green and red signals turning on simultaneously. The inspection process will proceed in the order of software check → checking for defects in various parts → checking for wiring abnormalities.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to proactively conduct a full inspection of traffic signal controllers, which are the foundation of traffic safety, to immediately repair any abnormalities and replace aging parts to prevent signal malfunctions and failures. Through this, the goal is to enhance the safety of traffic signals and minimize blind spots in safety.

The full inspection will be carried out quickly by dividing Seoul into four zones and conducting the inspection in two stages according to road types. Stage 1 targets single roads or intersections with low traffic volume. Stage 2 targets large intersections with heavy traffic. During the signal inspection, traffic control will be carried out in close cooperation with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency to prevent accidents.

Seoul plans not only to continuously maintain and manage traffic signal controllers but also to strengthen cooperation with related organizations such as the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and develop technologies that can improve the safety of traffic signals.

Kang Jin-dong, Director of Traffic Operations at Seoul City, said, “We will thoroughly inspect all traffic signal controllers throughout Seoul to minimize the occurrence of safety blind spots,” and added, “Through continuous maintenance and management, we will provide citizens with a safe and pleasant traffic environment.”

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