The issue of heart-shaped traffic lights in Akureyri has not yet been resolved. The matter has returned to the agenda of the Road Administration following a request from the local government for permission to use heart-shaped lights on red traffic signals under current regulations. In June of last year, the Road Administration requested the city planning committee of Akureyri to remove heart-shaped red traffic lights that had been installed in the town over the years, citing concerns about road safety due to frequent photos taken by drivers with the lights, even on multi-lane roads. The issue,
Bias read (Center): The article presents the ongoing debate around heart-shaped traffic lights in Akureyri without overtly favoring any side. It includes details about public reactions, including a survey conducted by Halla Tómasdóttir on social media, and mentions the involvement of both the Road Administration and Ak
Official sources cited
- government Road Administration
- government Akureyri City Planning Committee
