Iceland tests out 3D-painted crosswalk to shock distracted drivers

THIS road in Iceland has been given a facelift with a new mural that is designed to look like a trippy optical illusion.

THE people of Iceland love optical illusions so much they have put one right in the middle of the street.

While the 3D optical illusion of a crosswalk in Ísafjörður might seem like a bit of fun, it has actually been created as a way to shock drivers into paying attention.

It is hoped when drivers see the extremely convincing “floating” crosswalk, they will be forced to hit the brakes.

RT @rabihalameddine: 3d optical illusion crosswalk in Ísafjörður, Iceland forces cars to brake for the crossing. pic.twitter.com/SLApSYqVWn

— Maninder Dhaliwal (@dhaliwalmk) October 4, 2017

This isn’t the first time such an idea has been used, with environmental commissioner Ralf Trylla stumbling across the concept while researching for novel ways to slow down traffic speed.

He said the concept had originally come from New Delhi — the capital of India.

Two Women Designed a Cool 3D Illusion Crosswalk in India https://t.co/hvhelJE1Mx #cities #traffic #trafficsafety pic.twitter.com/Q6ZniBkwVA

— KLJ (@KLJeng) April 28, 2016

Mr Trylla said it only took a couple of weeks to gain all the necessary permits from the police and transport authority, however the municipal council has not decided if more 3D crosswalks will be added to the city. According to those involved, the concept has been a success in other countries.

Amazing 3D forced perspective crosswalk in Kyrgyzstan. (http://t.co/saCuGlgEFm) pic.twitter.com/FZrmnn4eEG

— Meredith Frost (@MeredithFrost) March 30, 2014

This would be too distracting in NSW - "@urbanphoto_blog: New 3D crosswalk in Chengdu, China pic.twitter.com/duYygcAykZ via @XHNews"

— Todd Hillsley (@ToddHillsley) January 29, 2015

Mother and daughter create 3D crosswalk to decrease traffic-related deaths https://t.co/ucn2FmVyCU pic.twitter.com/zfF7qinTej

— Nimble News Network (@NimbleNewsNet) April 27, 2016

طرح های خلاقانه در خط کشی عابر پیاده
3D Peanuts Abbey Road crosswalk in Osaka, Japan pic.twitter.com/whiZNh7e7Z

— The Godfather (@shahinsartipi) June 14, 2015

In Vancouver they have this pic.twitter.com/fFEKRvWmjH

— Val Lord 🎮👻🧙‍♀️ (@VPestilenZ) September 26, 2017

Society: 3D Crosswalk Tested In Germany (DE RTL TV) https://t.co/XrdSFIZLK4 pic.twitter.com/ihMieoZosj

— ENEX Newsroom (@enexnewsroom) October 13, 2017

And while it’s not 3D, India also had an “authentic” zebra crossing and one that has melted.

SOUTH AFRICA TOURISM CROSSWALK (INDIA) | listen to #TripleOne for more information #CreativeCrosswalk pic.twitter.com/a4gwccyj

— Play99ers Radio Bdg (@Play99ers) December 24, 2012

@FoxNews Heat wave in India, pedestrian crosswalk road melting. pic.twitter.com/SLb0VJrVkb

— C.'Singh' Hayr (@C_Singh_Hayr) May 28, 2015