The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running has declared this week “National Stop on Red Week,” dedicated to educating Americans about the dangers of running red lights. The organization reports that 96 percent of Americans are afraid of being hit by a red light runner, yet nearly 20 percent admit to running a red light in the last ten intersections. The leading excuse was not frustration or road rage; but “being in a hurry.”

In Orlando last year, 525 car accidents were linked to red-light running. The city is installing 10 red light cameras at seven intersections around the city and come Sept. 1 will begin fining red light runners $125 for the first two offenses, then $250 for subsequent ones.

Drivers who run red lights cause car accidents that result in preventable death and injury to others. I commend the National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running for its efforts to prevent these types of car accidents.

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