Clint Stibbe, pictured here in a file photo, talked Monday about pedestrians putting themselves in danger by beginning to cross the street while the signal countdown was proceeding. TIM ALAMENCIAK / TORONTO STAR ) Order this photo“The car is not the one committing the offences; it’s the pedestrians.” That’s what police Const. Metro says Stibbe clarified, “the countdown is to signal to pedestrians already in the intersection that they have to clear out so drivers can make turns.” Ha! Because nothing says “we’re absolutely serious about saving lives” like a splashy plan to cut injuries and fatalities by one-fiftieth per year. But it turns out they are designed to stop people from crossing so cars can make turns.

Source: thestar June 15, 2016 19:21 UTC