combined level crossing flashing lights and traffic lights

[PJW]

Thanks for that; VERY interesting.
Any clue where in the world?
Certainly not in the UK and I very much doubt we'd allow it for very much the reasons you mention.

Obviously English speaking, drive on the left, some American influence...... Not likely to be India nor Thailand; don't think it is Singapore, so could it be New Zealand perhaps ?

I have attached the photo for discussion and clarity.


I am wondering does the car drivers are more likely to obey the flashing lights or the traffic lights(personally, I think the driver would be more likely to obey the flashing light since it 'flashes' and attract the driver attention----in other words, flashing lights are more effective than the traffic lights) I'm not sure whether I am right for this ?
what might be the human factors behind this ? How could level corssing control desgin take theses issues into account ?

Beside, what are reasons for this kind of combined installation ???
I think wouldn't be better to install separatley !!