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Abstract

A traffic signal control assembly for facilitating passage of an emergency vehicle through an intersection includes a plurality of identification modules, which interface with a plurality of detection and verification modules. Each identification module is mountable to a respective emergency vehicle of a plurality of emergency vehicles. Each detection and verification module is mountable to a respective traffic signal of a plurality of traffic signals, which is installed at an intersection and interfaced with a controller. The detection and verification module is communicatively engaged to the controller. The detection and verification module detects approach of the respective emergency vehicle to the respective traffic signal, authenticates the respective emergency vehicle, and signals the controller, which turns the respective traffic signal green and the remainder of the plurality of traffic signals red, thereby allowing passage of the respective emergency vehicle through the intersection.

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