Ultimately, a compromise was reached: Timing lights will flash when there are 30 seconds, 15 seconds and five seconds remaining.

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The timing of traffic lights is being subtly changed all over London.

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Work to install transponders to allow the mayor to change the timing of traffic lights at a flick of a switch has temporarily made the situation even worse.

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