Traffic wardens

Since the weather has taken a turn for the worse, Istanbul seems to have found it necessary to station neon-adorned traffic wardens next to various sets of traffic lights as what they seem to think is an extra safety measure. As far as I can see, the sole purpose of these wardens is to stand on the pavement and blow their whistle in the most infuriating manner to signal that the lights are green. As if the drivers couldn't see otherwise. And as if they could even hear a traffic warden whistling over the roar of Istanbul traffic. The most superfluous job ever.