The couple only got a few yards down the road when the groom lost control of the supercar and crashed into a traffic light causing repairs estimated by the insurers to be £60,000. In addition they received a £50 fine for damaging the traffic light.

The Eko traffic light has a circular segmented display around the red light, similar to the clock on the TV quiz show Countdown. The segments slowly disappear as the time to green reduces. The inventor claims it reduces driver stress whilst waiting at traffic lights as motorists know how long they have until the green light shows. He already has some manufacturers interested in the design. There are similar mechanisms already installed in countries such as Brazil, China and Thailand.