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Gaaark writes:

From the sorry-that-just-keeps-popping-out dept.

The Indian transport ministry is experimenting with 3D paintings on highways to make motorists slow down: your jaw will drop when you see these pics! (Sorry... couldn't resist)

3D paintings of crosswalks are being placed on roads in order to try to slow drivers down and save lives.
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20160429-how-optical-illusions-can-save-lives [bbc.com]

The article has some cool pics that would DEFINITELY make me slow down at first, but how long will it take before the traffic speeds up again as drivers get used to seeing them.
The article also made me think of Dazzle camouflage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazzle_camouflage [wikipedia.org]

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