Monument to the traffic lights located in the central area of ​​the city of Novosibirsk, at the intersection of two streets of the city - and Sibrevkoma Serebrennikovskoy. Monument of the people has two titles - "Policeman" and "Monument to the first policeman."

The initiators of the construction of the monument became the director of "Autoradio-Novosibirsk" B. Bulankin and the head of traffic police in the area, Colonel S. Shtelmakh. Monument dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the founding of the traffic police and symbolizes the transfer of the baton from person modern system.

One of the first traffic lights in the city appeared in the 1940s. It was a three-piece electric traffic light, which was near the oldest in Novosibirsk school №12. Placing the first traffic lights near the educational institutions held by the decision of the city authorities to protect students from traffic accidents.

Inauguration of a monument to Russia's first traffic light was held in June 2006 and was timed to the city of Novosibirsk. City Mayor Vladimir Gorodetsky, together with the heads of regional police department and the regional department of the traffic police to the music of a brass band was officially opened sculptural composition. The bronze monument is made in full size. He depicts an unnamed sentry who cautiously and genuine interest is looking at adjusting technology.

Near the monument to the first traffic light is always crowded. Here like to be photographed children and guests. Monument to the traffic lights in Novosibirsk gives a lot of positive emotions and is one of the funniest sights.