WORLD’S MOST CONFUSING TRAFFIC LIGHTS?

Installing 20 sets of traffic lights on a single pole, then saying that they are there for decoration and therefore should be ignored? Oh dear...

Are these the world's most confusing traffic lights? Chinese officials install 20 sets of lights on single pole
By Daily Mail, 16 May 2012.

Motorists in China have been left bemused by this traffic signalling system, where officials installed over 20 sets of lights on a single pole at a crossroad.

The baffling traffic light junction was spotted at a set of crossroads in Chongqing City in China, and looks too confusing for even the most experienced driver.

Those approaching the lights could be forgiven for thinking they were nearing the world's most complicated junction.

Baffling: The traffic light system in China would not make sense to even the most experienced motorist

Ignore them: Officials say drivers should not obey the traffic lights, as they are only there 'for decoration'

The system appears to employ well over a dozen sets of conventional traffic lights pointing in all direction with no additional signs to explain anything to frustrated drivers.

Authorities have explained, however, that the lights should be ignored - because they were only installed for decorative purposes and do not direct drivers.

One motorists said: 'When you look at one light it's red but the one next to is it green.

'No-one knows where or when to go because they just seem to change randomly.'

A traffic official said: ''They are just for decoration because the junction looked bare. They look very pretty at night but drivers should just ignore them.'

[Source: Daily Mail. Edited.]