Method for giving priority to special-purpose vehicles at traffic light-controlled intersection, involves clearing path across intersection upon request at traffic light system controlling flow of traffic at intersection

摘要

The method involves clearing a path (F) across an intersection (K) upon request at a traffic light system (10) controlling the flow of traffic at the intersection. The path is cleared as soon as a vehicle approaching the intersection is detected as a special-purpose vehicle (S). A digital image of a vehicle approaching the intersection is recorded and digitally evaluated for recognition of a characteristic (M) determining the special-purpose vehicle. An independent claim is included for a device for executing a method for giving priority to special-purpose vehicles at a traffic light-controlled intersection.