That's most probably becuase there are so many cars...and they don't have the regular zebra crossings. You've got to press the button on the posts on either side and wait till the green man shows up, then hurry across. Where there are normal zebra crossings though cars have to stop to let you cross if you are waiting.
Everyone hates the French...and the French hate most other countries...especially the English...and the Welsh hate the English...and the Scottish hate the English...and those in South Ireland hate the English...and many in Northern Ireland hate the English...and those in the South of England hate those in the North of England and vice versa...and those living in the Midlands of England just get on with life and live in bloody stupid towns and cities like Milton Keynes...