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Below is a list of our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that is not answered please feel free to contact us via the Contact page.

Does the Traffic Light Changer turn lights green as I approach?

Just how does the Traffic Light Changer work?

Does the Traffic Light Changer add much weight to my motorcycle or change it's handling characteristics?

Is the Traffic Light Changer ugly? Will it detract from the looks of my motorcycle?

Does the Traffic Light Changer tap into my bikes electrical system?

What comes with the Traffic Light Changer?

Is the Traffic Light Changer legal?

How is the Traffic Light Changer different from these MIRTs I see advertised? What is a MIRT, anyway?

Is the Traffic Light Changer guaranteed to work on ALL traffic lights?


Q: Does the Traffic Light Changer turn lights green as I approach?

A: No, that would not be legal. The Traffic Light changer simply helps the traffic light sense your presence,so it will not leave you waiting and waiting and waiting...

Q: Just how does the Traffic Light Changer work?

A: Sensors that are buried in the road work much like a metal detector. If the senors do not detect the metal in your vehicle the traffic light will not cycle. The Traffic Light Changer makes your bike appear like a much larger vehicle therefore alerting the traffic light of your presence. No more endless waits for the light to change.

Q: Does the Traffic Light Changer add much weight to my motorcycle or change it's handling characteristics?

A: Nope, The Traffic Light Changer weighs less than 2 ounces and is about the size of a domino.

Q: Is the Traffic Light Changer ugly? Will it detract from the looks of my motorcycle?

A: The Traffic Light Changer is probably not the best looking accesory on the market, but it's not at all ugly. The Traffic Light Changer is designed to be mounted on the underside of the bike outside of normal view. Because of its dark color it tends to blend right in. The Traffic Light Changer can be painted but we have not seen a reason to do so. 

Q: Does the Traffic Light Changer tap into my bikes electrical system?

A: No. The Traffic Light Changer not only does not tap into your motorcycle's electrical system, it's completely self-contained and doesn't even require a battery.

Q: What comes with the Traffic Light Changer?

A: You mean besides the useful package it comes in that you can store little trinkets in? It comes with all the mounting hardware you'll need to securely attach it to your motorcycle. A self-adhesive, insulating material is already applied the back of the Traffic Light Changer. It comes with a strap that adds more security to the attachment and easy to follow instructions. The insulating strip serves to isolate it from your bike, so as not to rob any power needed to activate the sensors and, it's sticky so it'll grip onto your bike. All you need do is remove the backing from the adhesive insulator, stick it on your motorcycle, wrap it with the enclosed strap and cut off the excess strap material.

Q: Is the Traffic Light Changer legal?

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YES! The Traffic Light Changer is legal in all 50 legal?

A: YES! The Traffic Light Changer is legal in all 50 states. It does not do anything to effect the normal operation of a traffic light. It just helps the light's sensors to detect your presence allowing the light to give you your turn.

The Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/12-601.1 reads, in part: evices designed to allow traffic control signal systems to recognize or detect motorcycles.

Q: How is the Traffic Light Changer different from these MIRTs I see advertised? What is a MIRT, anyway?

A: A MIRT (Mobile InfraRed Transmitter) is designed and authorized for use only by emergency vehicles, such as police cars, fire trucks and ambulances. Use by anyone other than an authorized agency is a violation of the law. The Traffic Light Changer does not alter the normal operation of any traffic control device. The MIRT sends out a signal to a traffic light that either turns the light green for the approaching emergency vehicle or turns all the lights at the intersection red until the emergency vehicle passes. Once again, the Traffic Light Changer merely says to the buried sensor, "Hey! I'm here waiting" so you get your turn when it's time.

Q: Is the Traffic Light Changer guaranteed to work on ALL traffic lights?

A: Unfortunately, all traffic lights are not created equal. Not all lights work on the buried loop technology and ones that do might be out of calibraion and wont recognize even the biggest of vehicles. However, we do believe that you will see that the Traffic Light Changer will work on about 90% of all lights encountered. If you are not satisfied with your purchase simply return the Traffic Light Changer and we will issue a full refund.