What are the Facts about Red Light Running?
A crash caused by a driver who runs a red light is more likely to result in serious injury or death. • Deaths caused by red light running are increasing at more than three times the rate of increase for all other fatal crashes. • More people are injured in crashes involving red light running than in any other crash type. • In Arlington, from 2003 to 2006, six fatalities and more than 1,500 collisions occurred as a result of red light violations. • Reduction in red light running through a comprehensive red light camera program will promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare of Arlington’s citizens. Most people run red lights because they are in a hurry, when in fact they only save seconds. • Almost all drivers (96%) fear being struck by a red light runner. • A majority of Americans (56%) admit to running red lights. • Red light runners can be anyone who drives. • One in three Americans knows someone who has been injured or killed in a red light running crash. • Red light
