Shouldn't cops directing traffic ... work?

[mavjop]

Earlier today, it took me 20 minutes to travel 300 feet... to pass through a junction with the lights out.

This was in spite of 4 cops directing the traffic.

I don't understand why it was backed up. Cops directing traffic should be more effective/efficient than traffic lights, not horribly less efficient

Comments

[athelind]

I'd say A) and C) -- the cops don't have the experience to direct traffic gracefully, and most people in the Bay don't have a lot of experience BEING directed. I know I'd be kinda Very Slow And Careful And Possibly Confused if I hit an intersection with a Traffic Signal Made Of Blue-Garbed Meat.

[mavjop]

I suppose you're probably right.

[targaff]

As per the Fark headline for this news piece: "Police in Spain have arrested a man dressed as a policeman who directed traffic for about an hour. He was given away by the smooth running intersection and his politeness to motorists"

[mavjop]

Heh, that's funny. :)