Did you know that Swindon Borough Council are to install speed controlled lights?

If you don't already know you'll be interested to learn that Swindon Borough Council are to install speed controlled lights which will be operational in the autumn. They will not operate in rush hours...

What do you think of traffic lights with countdown displays?

Your recent comment about trying to brake from 40mph in three seconds in a reply to JF, Monaco prompts me to ask what you think about traffic light countdown displays? We have had them here for years in...

Why does the traffic flow more smoothly at junctions where traffic lights have failed?

You are quite right that traffic flows much more freely at a junction where the lights have failed. It is all to do with drivers' psyche. For that moment, other drivers are team mates rather than opponents;...

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...