Stop On Red Week 2021
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1: Introduction to Stop on Red Week
Every day, lives are needlessly lost due to preventable traffic fatalities. To protect our communities and the precious lives of our families and friends, we all share the responsibility to advocate for safer systems of travel.
A word from our President
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Twitter: National Stop on Red Week starts today thru August 7! #ZeroBeginsWithYou #StopOnRed2021
Facebook: It’s time to ensure safe mobility for all people. National Stop on Red Week kicks off today and runs through August 7. Together, we can help make our streets safer because zero begins with you #StopOnRed2021.
Add this National Stop on Red Week image to your profile image to show your support and advocacy for safe mobility in your community. Spread the word. Take action. Zero begins with you. Use #StopOnRed2021 to join the convo.
MONDAY, AUGUST 2: The Numbers
Between 2008 and 2019, an estimated 9,227 people were killed in crashes related to red-light running according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2019, 846 people were killed and an estimated 143,000 were injured in crashes involving red-light running. IIHS found that about half of red-light running crash deaths involve pedestrians, cyclists and occupants in vehicles struck by the red-light runners.
In re-defining the challenge of traffic safety, we must focus on new solutions that aim to realize a transportation system that never fails to protect people.
“In every situation a person might fail. The road system should not.” Vision Zero Network
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Facebook: #ByTheNumbers: In 2019, 846 people were killed, and an estimated 143,000 were injured in crashes that involved red-light running. We cannot reduce traffic fatalities without rethinking safety for all road users. Zero begins with you #StopOnRed2021
These tragedies are our collective failure in prioritizing speed and convenience over human life. Safety for all road users must be the top priority for all individuals, policymakers, and communities to build a future of zero transportation deaths.
National Stop on Red Week serves as an important reminder of the dangers in transportation and the responsibility we all hold to #StopOnRed. Together, we can build safer streets, save lives, and ALWAYS #StopOnRed.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3: The Trends
A new wave of research and advocacy efforts are emerging for a “safe system” approach that could lead to profound reductions in traffic-related deaths and injuries. With approximately one-third of all intersection fatalities occurring at signalized interchanges, it is vital that we make system improvements with safety in mind.
2020 Trends in Red-Light Running (data from 110 red-light camera programs)
- Drivers ran more red lights in August than any other month.
- More than 875,000 red-light running violations occurred during the hours of 1-5pm.
- Labor Day Weekend was the highest-ranked holiday travel period for red-light running.
- More than 2.8 million drivers ran red lights in 2020.
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Twitter: 
More than 2.8 Million drivers ran red lights in 2020. #StopOnRed2021 #ZeroBeginsWithYou
Facebook: More than 2.8 Million drivers ran red lights in 2020. It’s time to put a to this and reverse this trend. Join National Stop on Red Week at #StopOnRed2021 #ZeroBeginsWithYou
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4: Stop on Red
Throughout the 52 Fridays in 2020, more than 445,000 drivers ran red lights, making it the deadliest day for road users at signaled intersections. Safety is the responsibility of everyone.
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Facebook: 445,382 people were cited for running red lights on Friday’s throughout 2020, making it the deadliest day for road users at signaled intersections. Together, we can prioritize safety #StopOnRed2021 #ZeroBeginsWithYou
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5: Get the Facts
The National Coalition for Safer Roads continues to demonstrate how deadly red-light running is for the safety and wellbeing of our communities. We track these tragic traffic fatalities by city and state, allowing our partners the education opportunity that not only raises awareness but spurs individuals and organizations to change their behavior toward advocacy and action.
Our goal is to honor the beautiful lives that have been lost and advocate on behalf of the loved ones that they left behind.
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Raise awareness, enact change. #StopOnRed2021 #ZeroBeginsWithYou
Facebook: See the top 10 deadliest states across the nation for red-light running fatalities. Is your home on this list? Raise awareness, enact change. #StopOnRed2021 #ZeroBeginsWithYou
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6: Red-Light Cameras Save Lives
Safe mobility technology saves lives. The use of road safety cameras is intended to change driver behavior and help reduce traffic-related dangers for all road users. A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that road safety cameras reduced the red-light crash fatality rate in large cities by 21 percent and by 14 percent at signalized intersections.
As we add more people and more vehicles to the road, we need people and technology to work in harmony toward safe, healthy, equitable mobility in our communities.
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Facebook: People make mistakes that can lead to unintended road crashes. Safety enforcement technology provides a proactive approach for safer mobility #StopOnRed2021 #ZeroBeginsWithYou
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7: Take the Pledge
Safety is the responsibility of everyone — not just during Stop on Red Week, but every day and every time someone takes to the road. In a 2019 national telephone survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 86 percent of drivers said it’s very or extremely dangerous to speed through a red light.
Below are our Top Ten Reasons to #StopOnRed
Take the Pledge
Beyond National Stop on Red Week, NCSR is dedicated to a year-round effort to educate all road users, our communities, and government leaders. We invite you to stay informed on ways to improve and advocate for road safety in your community, while keeping up to date with the latest in the automated enforcement industry and upcoming research from the National Coalition for Safer Roads.
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Facebook: The tragedies and costs resulting from red-light running are preventable #StopOnRed2021 #ZeroBeginsWithYou
