These systems typically consist of LED lights embedded within the road surface, positioned to face oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
In certain areas, these systems constantly operate to delineate traffic lanes, providing continuous guidance to drivers.
The concept for an embedded pavement flashing light system was conceived by pilot Michael Harrison in Santa Rosa, California, in 1992 after a friend was involved in a pedestrian accident.
These include microwave, motion sensors, video detection, pressure plates, or a light trip beam.
[5] Also, compared to a crosswalk with no warning device, drivers are more likely to slow down and yield to pedestrians when the embedded pavement flashing light system is in place.