William Potts

William Potts may refer to:


 * William Potts (inventor) (1883–1947), American policeman and inventor of modern traffic lights
 * William E. Potts (1921–2005), American army general
 * William Estel Potts (1935–2004), American army general
 * William Potts (1809–?), British clockmaker and founder of Potts of Leeds