In-pavement traffic lights have been installed on pedestrians crossings for the first time in Shenyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, to remind pedestrians and cars to abide by traffic rules. /VCG Photo

Flashy traffic lights have been installed on the pavement at the junction of Zhonghua Road and Taiyuan Street. /VCG Photo

The lights, which are also visible in bright daylight, go from steady green to flashing green and steady red, mimicking the sequence of the traditional walking/standing man sign at pedestrian crossings. /VCG Photo

These lights are particularly useful in prompting careless pedestrians who tend to keep their eyes on their smartphones at all times. /VCG Photo