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Traffic Signal Malfunction Sparks TikTok Comedy in Philadelphia

3/15/2026

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A TikTok video by user @miss02997 shows a Philadelphia traffic signal displaying both red and green lights.
The video aimed to highlight the signal issue.
Commenters shifted focus to a nearby gas station sign reading "52st" and found it amusing.
Transportation authorities advise drivers to treat malfunctioning signals with caution, similar to stop signs.
Newsweek attempted to contact the TikTok user for further comment but could not verify details.

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Story summary

A TikTok video by user @miss02997 shows a Philadelphia traffic signal displaying both red and green lights.
The video aimed to highlight the signal issue.
Commenters shifted focus to a nearby gas station sign reading "52st" and found it amusing.
Transportation authorities advise drivers to treat malfunctioning signals with caution, similar to stop signs.
Newsweek attempted to contact the TikTok user for further comment but could not verify details.