Abstract: The invention provides an improved remotely controlled, solar-powered traffic beacon. Remote control is provided by a communications system that utilizes a cellular telephone modem and public cellular telephone networks to receive a schedule of activation/deactivation times or alternatively to receive immediate on/off commands. Furthermore, the communications system allows for the transmission of operational feedback data from the solar-powered traffic beacon to the user. The invention allows for remote control of solar-powered traffic beacons. The remotely controlled, solar-powered traffic beacon comprises at least one traffic beacon including a lamp to warn traffic, solar panels to recharge batteries, batteries to store and supply power, communications circuitry containing a cellular telephone modem and software to receive the remote instructions and operational circuitry and software to manage the operation of all components.