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The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by AutoJoshNIG: 12:45pm On Aug 05, 2019


The photo above shows a traffic policeman on duty in Lagos in the 1940s.

Note the manual traffic control device in front of the policeman. A side of the device has the “Stop” on it, while the other side has the “Go on” on it.

The traffic official rotates the device to indicate to motorists whether to stop or Go on.

Photo Credit: CMS Bookshop [Del Campe/Uyi Obaseki]


Source:

https://autojosh.com/see-the-manual-traffic-light-that-was-used-in-lagos-in-1940s-photos/

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by allsaint2000: 12:46pm On Aug 05, 2019
Started
(Zombie on the track)

Started from the bottom, now we're here
Started from the bottom, now my whole team fxxx' here
Started from the bottom, now we're here
Started from the bottom, now the whole team here, nigga
Started from the bottom, now we're here
Started from the bottom, now my whole team here, nigga
Started from the bottom, now we're here
Started from the bottom, now the whole team fxx' here

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Esejojo: 12:46pm On Aug 05, 2019
No be small thing. grin grin

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Ajoboss(m): 12:47pm On Aug 05, 2019
Respect!

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by gaby(m): 1:01pm On Aug 05, 2019
Hmmm

I'm very sure it was more effective and less chaotic than the so-called automatics of today.

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Tolexander: 1:28pm On Aug 05, 2019
gaby:
Hmmm

I'm very sure it was more effective and less chaotic than the so-called automatics of today.

Yes!

Because there were less vehicles and light traffic, as opposed to many vehicles and heavy traffic we have today

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by gaby(m): 1:30pm On Aug 05, 2019
Tolexander:
Yes!

Because there were less vehicles and light traffic, as opposed to many vehicles and heavy traffic we have today

Yes bro, I was alive then.

It was indeed a great time to be around with none of the present crazes going on.

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Tolexander: 1:33pm On Aug 05, 2019
gaby:


Yes bro, I was alive then.

It was indeed a great time to be around with none of the present crazes going on.
In I940?

So far your name is “Babatunde” doesn’t mean you are your grandpa’s reincarnate o.

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by dicksonadams(m): 7:27pm On Aug 05, 2019
Life
Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Amuocha: 7:59pm On Aug 05, 2019
Seen

LED technology angry

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Ezedon(m): 10:13pm On Aug 05, 2019
Nigeria is in trouble
Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by emeijeh(m): 10:13pm On Aug 05, 2019
.....Before Buhari came to destroy the earth

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Sirmuel1(m): 10:14pm On Aug 05, 2019
gaby:


Yes bro, I was alive then.

It was indeed a great time to be around with none of the present crazes going on.


I hail o

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by globalresource: 10:15pm On Aug 05, 2019
Good old days but less technology

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Wickedfacts: 10:15pm On Aug 05, 2019
Interesting innovation.

Back then, only educated people drove vehicles and so could read the signs. The illiterates driving Dangote trucks, Danfo in Lagos and those Suzuki buses in Aba that look like sardine tins were nowhere to be found then.

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by gurunlocker: 10:15pm On Aug 05, 2019
Something like this is what is in our leaders head.....
Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by 9jayes: 10:16pm On Aug 05, 2019
When no agbero
Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by datola: 10:18pm On Aug 05, 2019
Wow. The whites always showing us how to live a better life.

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Aidejay(m): 10:18pm On Aug 05, 2019
gaby:
Hmmm

I'm very sure it was more effective and less chaotic than the so-called automatics of today.

hain?? tongue
Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Wickedfacts: 10:18pm On Aug 05, 2019
marthaada:
Call me

You want to answer a call to glory?

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Nobody: 10:19pm On Aug 05, 2019
It will be far better than what is in Nigeria now.
I'm not even sure they're working properly.

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Wickedfacts: 10:19pm On Aug 05, 2019
Edyice:

Until Tinubu CAME in grin

Keep blaming others for your misfortune.

As at 2010, OAU Ife had more traffic lights than the entire south east.

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Yimms1: 10:20pm On Aug 05, 2019
Yoj
Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by Wickedfacts: 10:20pm On Aug 05, 2019
MatthAnn:
It will be far more better than what is in Nigeria now.
I'm not even sure they're working properly.

Choose one, don't use both.

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Re: The Manual “traffic Light” That Was Used In Lagos In The 1940s (PHOTOS) by MANNABBQGRILLS: 10:22pm On Aug 05, 2019
The Good Ol' days.

Nigeria will be great again in our lifetime.

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