Concerned Netizen Raises Public Awareness Through Sharing Video of Malfunctioning Traffic Light in Batangas City
A concerned netizen shared the video footage of a malfunctioning traffic light seemingly stuck on the red light.
Traffic lights are like unsung heroes on the road, carefully organizing the movement of vehicles and pedestrians to ensure everyone arrives safely. These signal systems convey when to stop, slow down, or go using a simple yet effective color code.
Recently, the Facebook page “VISOR” shared a video of an alarming situation involving a malfunctioning traffic light. The footage captured a traffic signal seemingly stuck on the red light. The post quickly went viral and garnered various reactions from netizens.
The malfunctioning traffic light is located at the intersection of D. Silang St. and Rizal Avenue in Batangas City. Disturbingly, this issue has started since last year, prompting a concerned citizen to bring attention to the matter through social media.
The topic of discussion is whether it should take an accident to require authorities to address the issue, pointing out the possible danger to unaware drivers.
The post describes the urgency of addressing the malfunctioning traffic light, describing it as an accident waiting to happen. The potential risks to road safety are emphasized, especially for those unfamiliar with the area.
The plea for awareness is not only directed at authorities but also fellow motorists. The post serves as a reminder to stay vigilant and safe on the roads, especially in areas where potential hazards exist.
It urges both authorities and the public to work together in preventing accidents before they happen.
In a similar incident, a car driver got surprised after traffic lights suddenly malfunctioned
Here is the full post:
“Location is at D. Silang St. and Rizal Avenue in Batangas City. Last year pa itong problema na ito. Kailangan pa ba na i-call out? Or kapag may naaksidente na saka ninyo aayusin? That’s clearly an accident waiting to happen. Napaka-unsafe nyan lalo na sa mga motoristang hindi naman familiar sa lugar na ito. For awareness na din para sa lahat. Keep safe, guys!”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the video:
