This week is National Stop on Red Week and the National Coalition for Safer Roads is taking a stand against red-light running by promoting save driving habits.
National Stop on Red Week is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, and aims to educate drivers about the dangers of red-light running and hopes to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes.

Here are a few reasons why you should stop on red:

• In 2009, 676 people were killed and 130,000 were injured in crashes that involve red-light running.

• About half of the deaths in red-light running crashes are pedestrians, bicyclists, and occupants in other vehicles that are hit by the red light runner.

• The T-bone intersection crashes caused by red-light runner’s result in the most severe injuries.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 96% of Americans are afraid of being hit by a red-light runner.

• More than 150 lives were saved in 14 of the biggest U.S. cities over a 5-year period where red-light safety cameras are implemented.

• Red-light safety cameras reduced traffic fatalities by 24 percent.

The NCSR is encouraging motorists to take the Safe Driver Pledge during National Stop on Red Week. By signing the pledge driver’s promise to follow the rules of the road and always stop on red. 

“National Stop on Red Week serves as an important reminder of the dangers or red-light running and the important of stopping on red. Preventing these crashes is in each driver’s control.”

For more information on National Stop on Red Week visit, www.StopOnRedWeek.com.