VEHICLE OBJECT AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL DETECTION SYSTEM

A vehicle object and traffic signal detection system includes an object detection sensor of a vehicle, the object detection sensor is operable to detect living objects within a threshold distance from the vehicle, a traffic signal detector of the vehicle, the traffic signal detector operable to permit detection of a flashing, illuminated traffic signal, a display visible by an occupant of the vehicle, and a controller. The controller is communicated with the object detection sensor, the traffic signal detector and the display to provide a notification on the display when a flashing, illuminated traffic signal is detected and when a living object is detected within the threshold distance.