On a pilgrimage to India, I observed an improved system of traffic lights operating there which may be introduced in Sri Lanka too.

In Sri Lanka, the red traffic light does not in most cases, indicate the time it starts and the time it will change. If the duration is 15 seconds and 11 seconds have passed, a pedestrian who crosses the road, at this time will be knocked down by vehicles at the crossing. There is no time device in many places, to indicate the signal off time. In the Indian traffic system, when the red light flashes on, there is a time device indicating the passing of seconds 15, 14, 13. and so on.

It is safer for pedestrians if this system is adopted in Sri Lanka too. This system will help to reduce accidents.