Petition to Dominick Thorne
Install a left turn signal at North Ocean Ave and Shaber Rd
Decision Makers:
Dominick Thorne
We are asking Suffolk County to install a left turn signal at North Ocean Ave and Shaber Rd.
Right now, there are three lights on North Ocean Ave: two over the straight lanes and one over the left turn lane. But all three lights work together, which makes the turn lane less safe and less efficient than it should be. A dedicated left turn signal would give drivers a clear chance to turn without confusion and would help improve traffic flow at this busy intersection.
This is a simple change, but it would make a real difference for everyone who uses this road. When left turns have their own signal, it helps reduce delay, lowers the chance of conflict between cars going straight and cars turning, and makes the intersection easier to understand for drivers.
Because this is a county road, Suffolk County has the authority to make this improvement. We are asking the county to review the intersection and install a left turn signal over the turn lane at North Ocean Ave and Shaber Rd as soon as possible.
We urge Suffolk County to act on this request and make this intersection safer and more workable for the community.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
October 17, 2026
20 Comments
There have been too many accidents at that intersection. People try to make a left turn off shaber to beat the traffic coming across from the other side. It’s so people are protected from drivers who try to beat the light
I have lived in this community for my entire life.....I have seen so many fatal accidents at that intersection, it's scary and very sad. If a left turn signal could be put up and prevent even one accident from happening....that's a win!! I'm all for a turning signal there!!!! I usually go straight across NO on Shaber and 7 out of 10 times...I have someone making a left in front of me even though I have the right of way!! TG for my dash cam!! Everyone should have one by now!! Good luck to us!!
I live in the area and have almost been hit several times trying to make a left because some people don’t understand how intersections work
It's always so dangerous trying to make a left turn there as so many people don't put their directionals on and your unclear what direction they are going. This would ensure safety for all and it's also a cross way to the schools with a guard there every morning
There are always accidents at that intersection and at some point prior to this it should have been addressed. This will stop the frequent accidents and bad drivers from doing the wrong thing.
Too many accidents.
It’s a death trap trying to make that left turn onto Shaber st
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Petition to Dominick Thorne
Install a left turn signal at North Ocean Ave and Shaber Rd
Decision Makers:
Dominick Thorne
We are asking Suffolk County to install a left turn signal at North Ocean Ave and Shaber Rd.
Right now, there are three lights on North Ocean Ave: two over the straight lanes and one over the left turn lane. But all three lights work together, which makes the turn lane less safe and less efficient than it should be. A dedicated left turn signal would give drivers a clear chance to turn without confusion and would help improve traffic flow at this busy intersection.
This is a simple change, but it would make a real difference for everyone who uses this road. When left turns have their own signal, it helps reduce delay, lowers the chance of conflict between cars going straight and cars turning, and makes the intersection easier to understand for drivers.
Because this is a county road, Suffolk County has the authority to make this improvement. We are asking the county to review the intersection and install a left turn signal over the turn lane at North Ocean Ave and Shaber Rd as soon as possible.
We urge Suffolk County to act on this request and make this intersection safer and more workable for the community.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
October 17, 2026
20 Comments
I grew up living right at that intersection, with one accident happening and landing in my driveway. I have heard and seen way too many and some deadly accidents. It’s really awful and have a turn signal could potentially prevent a lot from happening
There have been too many accidents at that intersection. People try to make a left turn off shaber to beat the traffic coming across from the other side. It’s so people are protected from drivers who try to beat the light
I have lived in this community for my entire life.....I have seen so many fatal accidents at that intersection, it's scary and very sad. If a left turn signal could be put up and prevent even one accident from happening....that's a win!! I'm all for a turning signal there!!!! I usually go straight across NO on Shaber and 7 out of 10 times...I have someone making a left in front of me even though I have the right of way!! TG for my dash cam!! Everyone should have one by now!! Good luck to us!!
I live in the area and have almost been hit several times trying to make a left because some people don’t understand how intersections work
It's always so dangerous trying to make a left turn there as so many people don't put their directionals on and your unclear what direction they are going. This would ensure safety for all and it's also a cross way to the schools with a guard there every morning
There are always accidents at that intersection and at some point prior to this it should have been addressed. This will stop the frequent accidents and bad drivers from doing the wrong thing.
Too many accidents.
It’s a death trap trying to make that left turn onto Shaber st
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I grew up living right at that intersection, with one accident happening and landing in my driveway. I have heard and seen way too many and some deadly accidents. It’s really awful and have a turn signal could potentially prevent a lot from happening