A MOTORIST has been forced to wait more than seven minutes for traffic lights to change in the Toowoomba CBD.

The long wait took place at the intersection of Ruthven and Victoria Sts, which has been labelled as having the "worst traffic lights in Toowoomba".

Video footage posted on social media shows a motorist on Ruthven St approach the traffic lights from the south early on Thursday morning.

Vehicles wait at the intersection of Ruthven and Victoria Sts, and Chalk Dr.

The cars stopped at a red light about 7.37am and patiently waited for the lights to change.

Traffic from other directions was seen travelling through the busy intersection.

The footage was speeded up by four times and a full seven minutes later, the lights were yet to change.

Reader poll What are the worst traffic lights in Toowoomba? This poll ended on 26 July 2017. Current Results Ruthven and Victoria Sts 23% Ruthven and Margaret Sts 38% James and Ruthven Sts 6% James St and Anzac Ave 9% West and Alderley Sts 21% This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.

The motorist finally gave up at 7.44am, did a u-turn and travelled south on Ruthven St to find another way.

"The traffic lights wouldn't change to green on my daily commute," the motorist posted on Rosie's Dashcam channel.

The Chronicle contacted the Department of Transport and Main Roads, which manages traffic lights at the intersection, regarding timing sequencing.

Editor's note: The video has been removed from social media.