[thomasmarcelis]

It is mandatory for there to be a light at the intersection by law

[lisper]

Yes, I get that. But it's a stupid law, and it should be changed. Traffic laws are not handed down by the gods.

[froh42]

Yes great idea. Build a new rule into a nation-wide law just to solve a problem that needs no solving as "red light with static green right arrow" is a typical sight over here in Germany and drivers DO understand it.

It would be much better to change traffic la nation-wide so we can get rid of this ONE traffic light in Germany. Isn't it?

[massysett]

Yes. It's stupid for a law to vest absolutely no discretion in the engineers so they may adapt to peculiar local situations.

[iopq]

Yes, that light is costing tax payers every year to operate it. The law should be changed so that there is no need to do this.

[germanier]

Changing the law and checking correct enforcement costs way more in people hours than the cost of operating a single traffic light. People underestimate the cost of regulation. Also, a consistent and simple set of rules should always be preferred and causes less human errors.

[vidarh]

How much do you think it will cost to verify that such a legal change will not have unintended side effects?

[dagss]

Changing the law costs a lot, lot more you know..