FOAK: NIPs

That's also common somewhere on the Continent. Portugal, maybe?
They're better than a drag strip Christmas tree. ("23 seconds? Hell,
I've got time to pull off my glove and scratch my nose.")

 

Also seen that in other parts of Asia & IIRC Poland.

 

They have similar systems on pedestrian crossings in some US and
Candian cities. Quite useful if you're wondering whether to rush or
not.

 

In Sydney the crossings make a noise that sounds like it's straight out
of the radiophonic workshop.

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In Turkey there is a countdown for both cars and pedestrians. However the
propensity for the locals to just shoot the red lights means you have to
keep a close eye open.

When asked why he shot the red, the guilty party will reply "There was
nothing coming." whilst standing next to the wreckage of two cars,
providing excellent evidence to the contrary.

 

And Egypt.

And central London, if you're a pedestrian.