Why doesn't the UK install traffic light countdowns as used in Egypt?

I returned from holiday in Egypt (before the troubles) and experienced the crazy traffic in Cairo. The way they drive there would give anti driver groups like Brake a heart attack. At night, a good number...

Is there somewhere for drivers to report badly-programmed traffic lights?

A lot has been made of fixmystreet and how effective it is. I was wondering if there is a similar process for reporting junctions where the traffic lights seem to have been programmed by Stevie Wonder?...

Amber nicked-her?

A Warning for drivers and cyclists. An instructor on a 4 hour Speed Awareness Course - offered as an alternative to 3 points on your licence - informed the class that where there is a small camera fitted...

Counter measures

I live Guangxi (South China). Just about all the traffic lights here have countdowns with them. Also they are LED types and very bright. They are positioned above the roads and the other side of the junctions...

I went through an amber traffic light - am I likely to be prosecuted?

I just went through an amber light in a 40mph zone. I didn't see a flash but I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I'm worrying because I've got six points already.

Is there any way I can defend against a red traffic light offence?

I have just been summonsed to appear in court after going through a red light. The red light I went through is at a big junction with multiple lights and is very confusing. It shows on the camera image...

I've been caught by a red light camera whilst distracted by another vehicle - can I challenge?

I recently crossed a traffic light system as it was changing from amber to red. Normally I would have stopped, but due to watching carefully a wandering learner vehicle I spotted the change of lights a...

Traffic-haters

I have been searching to try and find info on 'Speed sensor operated traffic lights' without success. I seem to recall that I read either an article or reply to a readers question in the non too distant...

Chieri blossoms

I was driving in the Chieri region of Italy between Turin and Asti last week. I observed traffic lights that had a LED display indicating how many seconds were left before the lights changed. If the lights...

Charges of the lights brigade

Want to save millions of tons of CO2 per year? Want to improve a car's mpg? Want to save the NHS £M's per year in medication prescriptions for high blood pressure? EASY. Just turn off all traffic lights...