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In the late 19th century, the first traffic lights emerged as manually operated signals, effectively guiding horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians through busy intersections. The inaugural gas-lit traffic light, installed in London in 1868, faced numerous challenges but nonetheless, was instrumental in paving the way for electric signals in the early 20th century. The advent of

The advent of the automobile in the late 19th century, while a significant leap forward regarding mobility, also brought forth unprecedented hazards. Early accidents, particularly the first recorded automobile fatality in 1896, spotlighted a glaring absence of safety regulations, propelling the introduction of speed limits and the standardization of road signs. This correlation between early

Examining the evolution of traffic laws, it becomes evident that their inception was largely influenced by the earliest recorded car accidents. Incidents such as the 1891 accident involving James Lambert and the tragic 1896 case of Bridget Driscoll, the first pedestrian fatality, sparked a profound awareness of the potential hazards of motor vehicles. This instigated