> Having drivers reach for their phone when they're approaching traffic lights - common pedestrian crossing points - is categorically moronic.
The article says that the they just ned a relevant app running on their phone when they're approaching an relevant traffic light, and there's no mention that users need to actively do anything.
Also please have a read through the HN guidelines regarding your punchline "is categorically moronic."
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