United States Department of Transportation
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The Light Is Red for a Reason: So Stop!
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1997-04-14
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NTL Classification:NTL-OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS-Traffic Control Devices
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Abstract:According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, disregarding red lights and Tech Report traffic control devices is the leading cause of urban crashes, representing 22 percent of the total number of crashes. The economic impact is estimated at $7 billion each year in medical costs, time off work, insurance rate increases, and property damage. To address this emerging traffic safety problem, community safety leaders can develop a comprehensive public information and education campaign against red light running that is coupled with aggressive law enforcement. The campaign goal is to create a safer community by re-establishing respect for traffic control devices; specifically, the traffic signal.
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