Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- The Ohio Department of Transportation said "Green Lantern" comic books were an inspiration behind the new green lights being installed on snowplows. ODOT said in a Wednesday news release officials are trying to curb crashes with snowplows, which have already surpassed last year's total of 57 with 63 thus far this winter, by replacing the flashing yellow lights on the vehicles with more easily visible green lights. Advertisement "Taking a cue from the comic book superhero who uses green light to protect the people of Earth, the Ohio Department of Transportation is hoping a Green Lantern will protect its snowplows from a dangerous spike in crashes this season," the news release said.
