Traditional chemical roadside flares may create safety hazards and emit approximately 5 to 7 tons of sulfur dioxide per year in the Basin, along with nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide.
Staff recommends co-sponsoring the proposed pilot project.
Technology, March 24, 2000. Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env. Officers use them for traffic control, DUI checkpoints, and traffic direction near collision sites. Although functionally useful, the traditional flares have some drawbacks, which include air pollution and safety hazards. These flares typically contain hazardous materials like strontium nitrate, potassium perchlorate, and sulfur.