To be honest, I never see/saw any real trouble in slowing down and stopping at a red. I usually cross at speeds of around 75/80Kmph at reds and never felt any need to install countdown timers. It's just upto your decision making, judgement and braking abilities.

I've seen some women driving past yellow and i've seen many men stopping at blinking green!!!!!!!!!!!

Blame your abilities and not the system :)

Hey Maa look at me....what no one wants to see....much too young to focus but too old to see!