"One Car Per Green Each Lane" the sign says

[kap]

Two cars approach and stop at a two lane on-ramp at the same moment waiting for the signal to turn green. And when it does the car on the far right stays put waiting for the one on the far left to go first. But the latter extends the same courtesy. Now the traffic is backed up! What the hell!

EDIT: missing details

[AlphaDog]

Perhaps they need to review the rules of the road, because there is one that covers that!

[Ombligo]

generally the car to the right gets right-of-way.

[Greg]

Say hello to L.A. for me!

[M A V I C]

There should be two signals, one for each lane, no?

[RgrF]

The incidence you describe is an aberration. Whoever gets their foot on the pedal first wins. Recalcience isn't an LA trait.

[kap]

M A V I C wrote:
There should be two signals, one for each lane, no?

Yes!

Roger,
It's perfect for a FAST and FURIOUS street race!

[Greg]

kap wrote:
[quote=M A V I C]
There should be two signals, one for each lane, no?

Yes!
I think they're synced, right?

[kap]

Greg wrote:
[quote=kap]
[quote=M A V I C]
There should be two signals, one for each lane, no?

Yes!
I think they're synced, right?
I'd say most of the time.

[Racer X]

kap wrote:
[quote=Greg]
[quote=kap]
[quote=M A V I C]
There should be two signals, one for each lane, no?

Yes!
I think they're synced, right?
I'd say most of the time.
metered on-ramps around western Washington with 2 lanes usually have the lights staggered by about 3-5 seconds.