disability rights legislation came in to force recently (today?) in the UK and now shops and businesses are required to take special measures to accomodate people with disabilities. this is a good thing.

however, what people didn't realise is that it also covers short sighted people who drive cars. these people can't see traffic lights and so represent a danger to themselves and others.

the government has come up with an ingenious idea. they've put ladders next to every set of traffic light so short sighted people can climb up and have a close look at whether the lights are red, amber or green.

[some of this is slightly made up]