Throwback Thursday |1900-1930: The years of driving dangerously | The Detroit News

“Soon thousands of cars jammed Detroit streets, driven by inexperienced drivers. The city would lead the nation in managing this chaotic, enormous problem:

■ Detroit was the first city to use stop signs, lane markings, one-way streets and traffic signals.

■Detroit was among the first to have a police squad dedicated to traffic control, and second to New York City in creating a judicial court for traffic violations.

■The city drew national attention for using a tennis court line painting device to mark pedestrian crossing areas, safety zones and parking spaces.”