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The Longest Red Light in India Is in…?

Discover which Indian traffic signal holds the record for the longest red light duration and why it exists. Brought to you by SpotGenie — your parking guardian.

Pratik Kamble

02 Jun 2025 — 1 min read

Delhi's Traffic Jam

Discover which Indian traffic signal holds the record for the longest red light duration and why it exists. Brought to you by SpotGenie — your parking guardian.

🧠 Did You Know?

In India’s chaotic traffic matrix, there’s one intersection that tests every commuter’s patience.

The longest red traffic signal in India is located at the Keshavpuram intersection in Delhi. The red light there can last for over 5 minutes, and in some rare conditions during peak hours, it can extend up to 7.5 minutes! That’s enough time to scroll Instagram, reply to a couple of emails, and maybe even reconsider life choices.

But why so long?

🚦 Why Do Some Signals Take Forever?

Red light durations are often determined by:

Vehicle load analysis via AI-based or sensor-driven adaptive traffic systems.
Road size, intersection complexity, and volume from merging lanes.
High-density pedestrian crossings or public transport intersections.

In places like Delhi, where metro routes, buses, autos, and private vehicles compete for space — a long signal isn’t inefficient. It’s strategic.

🧞‍♂️ SpotGenie’s Thought Bubble:

Long waits mean more idling, more fuel burned, and higher emissions. It also means frustrated drivers taking risky decisions — which we definitely don’t recommend!

That’s why SpotGenie focuses on preventive awareness through real-time communication. If your parked vehicle is obstructing traffic near one of these intersections, our QR-tag notification system helps you act quickly.

✔️ Stay alert.
✔️ Stay informed.
✔️ Stay connected with SpotGenie.