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Creators:
Hummer, Joseph S. ; Cunningham, Christopher M.
Hummer, Joseph S. ; Cunningham, Christopher M. Less -
Corporate Creators:
UNC Institute for Transportation Research and Education
Corporate Contributors:
North Carolina Governors Highway Safety Program
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Highway Safety Red Light Running Test Procedures Traffic Control Devices
Resource Type:
Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:
United States
Corporate Publisher:
UNC Institute for Transportation Research and Education
NTL Classification:
NTL-OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS-Traffic Control Devices
Abstract:
The issue of red light running (RLR) has long been a problem throughout the United States.

There is considerable debate within the general public and public agencies regarding the use of

photographic enforcement to deter red light violations. Many studies have been conducted on

the effectiveness of red light cameras (RLCs) at reducing collisions. However, the question still

remains as to whether RLCs actually change driver behavior. Many municipalities across the

State of North Carolina have relied on studies conducted in other states or countries to validate

rigorous. The need for more thorough study motivated this research effort to help define the

effectiveness of RLCs within the City of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Four specific tasks were identified to help in this research effort. First, a literature review

was conducted to determine the reported effects of other research efforts throughout the United

States and other countries. Various types of studies have been conducted around the world. Of

particular interest were studies that were rigorous in nature, such as those using comparison sites.

Many studies indicate that RLC enforcement reduces the frequency of collisions at treated

intersections. However, there are a limited number of rigorous studies (especially those in the

United States and in North Carolina). Analyses that used comparison sites usually did not

perform tests to see if comparison sites acted in a similar manner to treatment sites.

Six focus groups were convened in an effort to gather information on attitudes, opinions,

and beliefs associated with photographic enforcement to better enhance traffic law enforcement.

Two community and four professional focus groups were assembled. Overall, the perception of

photographic enforcement was positive.


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US Transportation Collection
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