FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Chardon installs Opticom Traffic Light Preemption devices at major
intersections for emergency vehicles
The 3M Opticom Traffic Preemption system works when a
special flashing light, mounted on emergency vehicles, signals the traffic
lights at an intersection to change. This facilitates allowing the
emergency vehicle safer passage through the intersection. Within the City
of Chardon, special blue flashing lights will activate above the traffic lights
to warn drivers of an emergency vehicle approaching.
1/2005 - Chardon, Ohio
The City
of Chardon has installed a 3M Opticom Traffic Preemption System to facilitate
safer passage of emergency vehicles through intersections. The system is
activated when special lights, mounted on the emergency vehicles, signal the
system to change the traffic lights at an intersection. This allows the
emergency vehicle to go through the intersection without as much worry of cross
traffic. When activated, the system's blue lights will flash above each
traffic light to indicate imminent arrival of an emergency vehicle at that
intersection.
If you see the blue lights start flashing, watch and listen for the approach
of a fire, rescue, or police vehicle. Per Ohio Revised Code, pull to the
right, as far as possible, and remain there until the vehicle has passed.
Keep in mind that more than one emergency vehicle may be coming through the
intersection.
Thank you for helping us get to our emergency scenes safety.
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For More Information Contact:
Chardon Fire Department
110 S. Hambden St. Chardon, OH 44024
Tel: 440-285-4665
FAX: 440-285-8320
Webmaster: Capt. John Blauch
