Can Ambulance Control Traffic Lights?

The most recent viewer question was, “Can emergency vehicles change traffic lights?” Yes.

Do ambulances have control of traffic lights?

Emergency Vehicle Priority (EVP) provides a green light signal to approaching emergency vehicles when safe to do so. The technology has already been installed at more than 800 intersections, and in 215 ambulances and 69 fire trucks across the state.

Can traffic lights be controlled remotely?

If you have a Green-Yellow-Red traffic light and would like to be able to control it remotely we now have our remote control kit available for purchase separately. This kit includes a wireless remote control and a compact integrated RF receiver / controller board that mounts inside your light.