I don't drive, but as a pedestrian I can tell you that the days of crossing on a red without looking have long gone.
Drivers frequently go through red now - I now look and wait and make sure they are either slowing or have stopped before I cross, because otherwise they will just run you over. data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7
Probably due to lack of traffic police, bobby on the beat or general police.