Ever been stuck at a red light in Dubai or Abu Dhabi and wondered why the signal doesn’t change?

The RTA revealed that it’s all down to inductive loop sensors — those rectangular grooves you see before the white line at signals. These sensors detect large metal objects like cars, but sometimes fail to pick up smaller vehicles like bikes. That’s why delivery riders often struggle at empty intersections until a car pulls forward, triggering the green light. With Dubai planning to upgrade 100 intersections into “smart crossings” by 2026, do you think these systems make traffic flow smarter, or should they be improved to better detect all vehicles?

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