Not Detected by Traffic Lights - How long would you wait?

[Nomisf]

Hi All,

The offices in London where I am working have parking in their loading bays for bikes, which exit via their own dedicated side road - which sees very few vehicles.

As a result of the infrequent use, the traffic lights on this exit are controlled by a pole mounted traffic sensor (with no ground loop visible) - which simply will not see my motorcycle.

The last few days I have tried rolling back and forth, changing my position, getting off and throwing my glove at the sensor - and nothing helps, the other lights at the junction just keep cycling. If a car comes up behind me, the lights change as normal.

I know the law gives absolutley no excuses for passing a red, but after 12 minutes of dancing and waving last night, I gave up and proceeded with caution.

How long would you wait ? Any tips for making it see me ? Please don't laugh when I get a ticket

 

[Nomisf]

If I knew for a fact it wasn't going to change I wouldn't even bother waiting, creep and peep to make sure it's clear and go.

This. I certainly wouldn't wait 12 minutes.

All I can say if your a hell of a lot more patient that me I would wait like 5 minutes.

17 miniutes i managed.

Then i was like "**** it gotta go"

Was the dead of night and nothing had come down the road in a good 5 miniutes

It was also dead of night for me, waiting out of curiosity more than anything!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-Light-Changer-Traffic-Signal-All-Motorcycles-/182267901717

Personally, i'd just go if clear.

While thats quite cool, these lights don't have an induction loop as they are on a concrete flyover type arragment - there is just enough metal on my bike that loops normally see me!

 

[Nomisf]

You need to cover yourself by reporting the faulty sensor to the council.

Good Idea, just done this