Correct MD. Hence you shouldn't approach traffic lights at 80. That was my point in my earlier comment.

Perhaps you're right and the onus should be on the government to set lower speed limits at every set of lights. But personally I believe it's up to the drivers to approach them correctly. It works everywhere else in the world!

Diesel - the fine is high to act as a deterrent, but I agree it's very harsh on someone earning low wages.