|
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) created the National Stop on Red campaign in 1995 to educate the public and promote safe driving habits.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach is committed to protecting its residents by encouraging a safe driving environment with a reminder to Stop on Red.
- Red-light running is a dangerous and costly national problem and it is the leading cause of urban crashes according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
- In 2006, almost 900 people were killed and an estimated 144,000 were injured in crashes that involved red-light running.
- Approximately half of the deaths in red-light running crashes are pedestrians and occupants in other vehicles who are hit by the red-light runners.
- Most people run red lights because they are in a hurry, when in fact they only save seconds.
- Red-light running is often a result of aggressive driving, and is completely preventable.
BE SAFE. Don’t drive drunk. Buckle up. Stop at all red lights.
|