Overview
Scope of Red Light Running Problem
Partnership Surveys [PDF, 205KB] have revealed:
- Over 90 percent of Americans believe that running a red light is "extremely" or "very" dangerous.
- Two in three Americans see other drivers run red lights almost every day
Source: Stop Red Light Running Partnership Survey
Mission Statement
"To continually reduce the incidence of red light running in order to prevent related crashes, trauma center admissions and fatalities."
The red light running partners accomplish this mission by providing leadership, advice, guidance and information to interested parties throughout the United States. The efforts undertaken by the partners are designed to inform and educate the general public and to enlist communities to take assertive action in combating red light running violations.
Program History
The Stop Red Light Running Program was created by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 1995 as a community based safety program. This campaign raised awareness of the dangers of red light running and helped reduce fatalities in many of the participating communities.
National Stop on Red Week - a week dedicated to educating Americans about the dangers of running red lights - takes place starting last Saturday of August every year, going from Saturday to Friday. To date, the Stop Red Light Running Program has expanded to over 200 communities and counting. We invite you to look at the information contained in this Web Site to learn how you can help reduce the fatalities, injuries and crashes caused by red light running.
Implementation Site Background [PDF, 104KB]
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