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The invention describes a lighted traffic control device which can be used to warn approaching motorists to areas of road construction or repair. Traffic control is very important at construction and repair sites, because laborers are working in close proximity to moving vehicles. A sign that can be

The invention describes a lighted traffic control device which can be used to warn approaching motorists to areas of road construction or repair. Traffic control is very important at construction and repair sites, because laborers are working in close proximity to moving vehicles. A sign that can be remotely operated to display various traffic signals, such as "SLOW" or "STOP", eliminates the need for a worker to operate such a multi-faced sign near oncoming traffic. The device consists of a mobile base with a telescoping pole supporting a multi-faced traffic control sign. Outriggers level the base and prevent unwanted movement. A strobe light attracts the attention of approaching motorists at a sufficient distance to provide adequate warning, while also illuminating the face of the sign. The light is powered by a sufficiently large battery so as to operate for long periods of time. A servo motor located on the base may be remotely operated to rotate the pole so that the face of the sign displayed to traffic can be changed as required.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A lighted traffic sign including:a sign having a top;a strobe light having a housing mounted at the top of the sign, the housing having a reflector, the reflector directing light from the lighting device outwardly and downwardly onto the sign;a base;at least one wheel mou

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A lighted traffic sign including:a sign having a top;a strobe light having a housing mounted at the top of the sign, the housing having a reflector, the reflector directing light from the lighting device outwardly and downwardly onto the sign;a base;at least one wheel mounted to the base; anda pole mounted on the base supporting the sign.