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What happens to Jefferson County traffic signals when they lose power?

Typically, the traffic signal will go dark. Some traffic signals have a battery back-up system that can maintain either normal or flashing operation of the traffic signal for a few hours. If a traffic signal is dark, Colorado State Law dictates that motorists shall treat the intersection as all-way stop control, unless an officer is directing traffic
Updated 11/4/2021 7:34 AM
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