MIRT technology stops traffic for right price

by Valerie Rojas
Staff Writer

Tired of sitting in traffic waiting for the light to turn from red to green? Tired of having to stomp on the brakes just seconds after you realize you cannot beat the yellow light?

Well, now thanks to the Internet and a man by the name of Tim Gow, waiting at intersections may be no more.

Gow invented a device known as a Mobile Infrared Transmitter. This device emits a beam with a 1,500-foot range, capable of changing traffic signals from red to green in seconds.

Designed for emergency responders, the MIRT device works quickly, giving rescue workers the technology to better control the flow of traffic.

Although the MIRT device is not intended for public use or purchase, some fear the information will manage to make its way to the World Wide Web. With the increased access via the Web, the public might have the chance to gain complete control over traffic signals and possibly wreak havoc upon daily commuting, all for the low price of $300. To prevent the average person from getting her hands on this device, a list of authorized users has been created.

These users range from police officers to funeral home processions.

By visiting www.nostoplight.com, the official MIRT Web site, authorized officials can order the device and attach it to their dashboard immediately.

Because the MIRT technology does not require installation, it can easily be sent to those who need it within a day and used immediately, as was the case with the recent Southern California fires.

The MIRT was sent to firefighters for them to have better control over the flow of traffic and respond to the wildfires immediately.

“The MIRT technology has no doubt saved lives,” Gow said. "I feel good about this fact and am proud of my accomplishments in introducing this technology.”