Enhanced visibility traffic signal

The present invention relates generally to traffic signals and relates more particularly to an enhanced visibility traffic signal, such as a stop sign, which has a plurality of lights, such as light emitting diodes, or LEDs, disposed thereupon, so as to attract attention thereto in a manner which makes the traffic signal more likely to be seen and obeyed. A traffic control signal has a structure upon which traffic control indicia are formed. At least one LED is formed upon the structure so as to attract attention to the indicia. The LED(s) have a brightness of at least 6,000 millicandella and preferably have a brightness of between approximately 6,000 millicandella and approximately 60,000 millicandella.