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John Van Nostrand Dorr's White Road Line Revolutionizes Traffic Safety in America
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By אליהו עמר
First reported by Globes · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
John Van Nostrand Dorr invented the white roadside line in the 1950s to improve nighttime driving safety. Despite initial rejection, trials proved the line reduced accidents significantly. His advocacy led to nationwide adoption, saving countless lives before his death in 1962.
- 01John Van Nostrand Dorr invented the white roadside line to improve nighttime driving safety.
- 02Initial trials showed the line reduced accidents and improved lane discipline.
- 03A New York test cut crashes from 40 to 14 in five months after line painting.
- 04Dorr campaigned extensively, emphasizing the low cost versus human lives.
- 05Ohio's experiment showed a 37% drop in fatalities on marked roads.
- 06By 1962, the white line became a nationwide standard saving countless lives.
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