Stop on Red 2026

Welcome to National Stop on Red Week 2026

Every Red Light Is a Choice.

Every day, drivers approach intersections with a decision to make: stop or keep going.
 Most choose to stop. But those who don’t can change lives in an instant.

National Stop on Red Week (August 2–8, 2026) is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of red-light running and inspiring every driver to make the safe choice. In partnership with Verra Mobility, we’re working to educate communities, amplify this life-saving message, and encourage safer choices at intersections nationwide. This year’s theme, Stop Today. Protect Tomorrow., reminds us that one moment of patience can prevent a lifetime of heartbreak.

As President of the National Coalition for Safer Roads, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of red-light-running crashes. I’ve also seen the difference communities can make when they come together to promote safer intersections, responsible driving, and proven safety solutions.

What to Expect This Week

Throughout National Stop on Red Week, we’ll explore:

  • The latest trends and data surrounding red-light-running crashes, and what’s working to prevent them.
  • Powerful stories from survivors and advocates who are using their voices to inspire change.
  • How education, engineering, enforcement, and technology are helping create safer intersections across the country.

Our mission is clear: to prevent traffic fatalities, protect pedestrians and drivers alike, and empower individuals to be part of the solution.

You Can Make a Difference

Whether you’re a transportation professional, business, law enforcement officer, elected official, safety advocate, or concerned citizen, you can help make a difference.

Follow our social media channels, share this week’s messages, download and utilize our 2026 Stop on Red Week Toolkit, and encourage others to make stopping on red a lifelong habit.

Together, we CAN save lives.

A Word from Our President

Today’s Social Media Messages

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
x.com National Stop on Red Week kicks off today
and runs through August 8. Every trip through an
intersection presents a choice. Choose to stop.
Choose safety.

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

social iconsNational Stop on Red Week, August 2-8,
reminds us that every time a driver approaches an
intersection, they have a choice. Red-light running is
preventable, and every safe decision helps protect
those who share the road.

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

Stop on Red 2026

Show Your Support

Download the official National Stop on Red Week profile image and display it throughout the week to help raise awareness for this life-saving campaign.

When posting on social media, please use the official campaign hashtags:

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

Together, we can help amplify this message and inspire safer choices at intersections nationwide.

Stop on Red 2026

Stop on Red Week Links & Resources

Learn more, get involved, and help us spread the message this week, and throughout the year

 

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MONDAY, AUGUST 3

Safer Roads Through Education and Partnership

Creating safer intersections takes more than one solution. It takes education, engineering, enforcement, technology, and a shared commitment to protecting lives.

Across the country, transportation agencies, law enforcement, and safety organizations are using public awareness campaigns, roadway improvements, and automated traffic enforcement to encourage safer driving behaviors. More than 333 U.S. communities use red-light safety cameras, and research shows these programs have helped reduce fatal red-light-running crashes in large cities by 21%. Communities that have removed red-light safety cameras have experienced a 30% increase in fatal red-light-running crashes.

Working Together for Safer Roads

This year, we’re proud to partner with Verra Mobility to help educate the public, encourage safer driving behaviors, and support proven traffic safety solutions that save lives.

Our shared goal isn’t simply enforcing traffic laws; it’s preventing crashes before they happen. Through education, innovation, and public awareness, we’re working together to inspire safer choices and protect everyone who shares the road.

Everything we do comes back to one goal: preventing crashes and protecting lives.

Success isn’t measured by citations issued. It’s measured by lives saved.

Today’s Social Media Messages 

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

This National Stop on Red Week, we’re proud to
partner with Verra Mobility to remind drivers that one
decision behind the wheel can change lives forever.
Choosing to stop at a red light is a simple action that
helps keep our roads and communities safe.

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

AND

X logoSuccess isn’t measured by citations issued.
It’s measured by lives saved.

#StopOnRed2026 #StopTodayProtectTomorrow

Stop Today Protect Tomorrow Square Image

social iconsThis National Stop on Red Week, we’re proud to join
Verra Mobility in reminding drivers that one decision behind the wheel can change lives forever.

This year’s theme, Stop Today. Protect Tomorrow., is
inspired by survivors like Julie Nicholson, who endured
being struck by a speeding red-light-runner while
jogging in Golden Gate Park, and Jefohn Jefferson,
whose father was killed by a reckless driver when he
was just five years old.

Their stories remind us that behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a future forever changed.

Together, we can create safer intersections by making responsible choices every time we get behind the wheel. One safe stop can prevent tragedy, protect lives, and strengthen our communities.
#StopOnRed2026 #StopTodayProtectTomorrow

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Stop on Red Week Links & Resources

Learn more, get involved, and help us spread the message this week, and throughout the year

Take the Pledge. Be Part of the Change.

Creating safer roads begins with one simple commitment.

By taking the pledge, you’re joining individuals across the country who believe every driver has a responsibility to help prevent crashes, protect lives, and make safer choices at intersections.

Your commitment starts with one simple promise:

Always Stop on Red.

Complete the form below to take the pledge and stay connected with the National Coalition for Safer Roads.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

The Time to Stop is Now!

Red-light running is moving in the wrong direction. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), fatal red-light-running crashes have increased by nearly 60% over the past decade. That’s a sobering reminder that every decision behind the wheel matters.

Every time a driver approaches a red light, they have a choice. One risky decision can change lives forever.

Be Part of the Solution

We’ve created ready-to-use resources to help you spread the message during National Stop on Red Week. Whether you’re a transportation professional, business, law enforcement officer, elected official safety advocate, or concerned citizen, these tools make it easy to educate others and encourage safer choices.

Use them as they are or personalize them with your own voice, local data, or personal story.

When people understand why safety matters, they’re more likely to take action.

Stop Today. Protect Tomorrow.

Every safe stop is an opportunity to protect a family, a friend, a neighbor, or someone you’ve never met.

During National Stop on Red Week, and throughout the year, let’s stand together to create safer intersections for everyone. Every driver has the power to help prevent crashes by choosing to stop on red.

Together, we CAN help protect tomorrow.

 

Today’s Social Media Messages

X logoRed-light-running fatalities have increased by
nearly 60% over the past decade, according to the IIHS. Slow down. Stay alert. Stop on Red.

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

social iconsRed-light running is moving in the
wrong direction.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS), red-light-running fatalities have increased by
nearly 60% over the past decade. That’s a sobering
reminder that every decision behind the wheel matters.

Slow down. Stay alert. Stop on Red. Simple actions that
can prevent crashes, protect lives, and make our roads
safer for everyone.
Together, we can reverse this trend, one safe stop at a
time.

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

Stop on Red 2026

Stop on Red Week Links & Resources

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

More Than Numbers

Every red light is an opportunity to make a life-saving choice.

In 2024, more than 1,100 people were killed and over 141,000 were injured in red-light-running crashes.

That’s an average of 3 people killed and 386 people injured. Every. Single. Day.

These aren’t just statistics. They represent the people we love.

Parents.

Children.

Brothers and sisters.

Friends.

Neighbors.

Coworkers.

Every number represents a life forever changed.

Stop Today. Protect Tomorrow.

Red-light running is entirely preventable.

That’s why the National Coalition for Safer Roads continues working alongside Verra Mobility and traffic safety partners across the country to educate the public, advocate for safer intersections, and encourage every driver to make responsible choices behind the wheel.

Every safe stop is an opportunity to protect someone’s future.

That’s how we Stop Today. Protect Tomorrow.

This Is Your Call to Action

We don’t have to accept red-light running as inevitable.

Every conversation, every shared message, and every safe decision behind the wheel helps create a culture where safety comes first.

You can make a difference today by:

  • Sharing National Stop on Red Week resources with your family, friends, and colleagues.
  • Encouraging others to make safe choices at intersections.
  • Supporting efforts that improve roadway safety in your community.
  • Using your voice to help educate others about the dangers of red-light running.

Together, we CAN save lives, one safe stop at a time.

Today’s Social Media Messages

X logoIn 2024, more than 1,100 people were killed and over 141,000 were injured in red-light-running crashes.

That’s an average of 3 people killed and 386 people injured.

Every. Single. Day. #StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

social iconsEvery red light is an opportunity to make
a life-saving choice. In 2024, more than 1,100
people were killed and over 141,000 were injured in
red-light-running crashes.

That’s an average of 3 people killed and 386 people
injured.

Every. Single. Day.

These statistics include our parents, children, siblings,
friends, neighbors, and coworkers whose lives were
forever changed by preventable crashes.

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

Stop on Red 2026

 

Learn More

  • Watch stories from advocates and survivors.

Download the Advocates’ Roadmap to Automated Enforcement.

Stop on Red Week Links & Resources

Learn more, get involved, and help us spread the message this week, and throughout the year

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

Technology That Protects Lives

Red-light safety cameras are about more than enforcement. They’re about protecting people, preventing crashes, and encouraging safer decisions before tragedy occurs.

Communities across the country are combining education, roadway improvements, and automated traffic safety technology to reduce dangerous driving and make intersections safer for everyone.

Proven Results

The results speak for themselves.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), cities using red-light safety cameras have experienced a 21% reduction in fatal red-light-running crashes and a 14% reduction in fatal crashes at all signalized intersections.

Those numbers represent lives saved, families kept together, and tragedies prevented.

National organizations, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, recognize automated enforcement as an important part of a comprehensive approach to intersection safety, alongside education, engineering, and law enforcement.

Learn More

Learn how the National Coalition for Safer Roads was recognized in the 2025 Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Roadmap to Automated Enforcement, highlighting the importance of collaboration, education, and proven safety strategies in reducing serious crashes.

Read the Report – Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety – Advocates’ Roadmap to Automated Enforcement

Working Together

We’re proud to partner with Verra Mobility and other traffic safety organizations to support communities using proven technology to improve driver behavior and help prevent red-light-running crashes.

Together, we can create safer intersections where every driver chooses to stop on red.

Today’s Social Media Messages

X logoRed-light safety cameras reduce fatal red-light running crash rates by 21% in large cities.

Communities that removed them experienced a
30% increase in fatal red-light-running crashes.

We’re proud to support efforts to make intersections safer.

#StopOnRed2026 #StopTodayProtectTomorrow

social iconsCreating safer intersections requires a
shared commitment.

Communities across the country are combining
education, engineering improvements, and automated
enforcement to help reduce dangerous driving and
improve roadway safety.

Research shows that red-light safety cameras reduce
fatal red-light-running crash rates by 21% in large cities,
while communities that removed cameras experienced
a 30% increase in fatal red-light-running crash rates.

This National Stop on Red Week, we’re proud to
support communities working to make intersections
safer. Together, we can help prevent crashes, protect
lives, and create a culture where every driver chooses
to Stop on Red.

#StopOnRed2026 #StopTodayProtectTomorrow
Stop on Red 2026

 

Stop on Red Week Links & Resources

Learn more, get involved, and help us spread the message this week, and throughout the year

 

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

Every Voice Can Save a Life

Every red-light running crash affects more than those involved. Behind every statistic is a family forever changed.

Stop Today. Protect Tomorrow.

Jefohn’s Story: The Impact Doesn’t End at the Crash Scene

When Jefohn was just five years old, a reckless driver killed his father.

His story is a powerful reminder that traffic crashes don’t end when emergency responders leave the scene. The impact is carried by families, children, and loved ones for years, and often for a lifetime.

Watch Jefohn’s story and help us honor every life affected by preventable crashes.

Turn Awareness into Action

Every conversation, every shared story, and every safe choice behind the wheel helps build a future where more families make it home safely.

You can make a difference today by:

  • Supporting safer intersections and proven traffic safety solutions.
  • Sharing information about the dangers of red-light running.
  • Encouraging leaders in your community to prioritize roadway safety.
  • Sharing Jefohn’s story to help others understand the lifelong impact of preventable crashes.

Together, we CAN save lives, one safe stop at a time.

Learn More

For more information and resources on how to get involved, visit the National Coalition for Safer Roads’ Legislative Resources page.

Legislative Resources – https://ncsrsafety.org/key-issues/legislative-resources/

Today’s Social Media Messages


X logo When Jefohn was five years old, a reckless driver killed his father. One careless decision stole a lifetime of memories, milestones, and moments that can never be replaced.

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow
Watch Jefohn’s Story Here

social iconsWhen Jefohn was five years old, a reckless
driver killed his father. One careless decision stole a
lifetime of memories, milestones, and moments that
can never be replaced.

This National Stop on Red Week, we’re privileged to
share stories like Jefohn’s because they remind us that
the impact of a traffic crash doesn’t end when
emergency responders leave the scene.

Its effects ripple through families, friends, and entire
communities for years, and often for a lifetime.

Watch Jefohn’s Story Here

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

Stop on Red Week Links & Resources

Learn more, get involved, and help us spread the message this week, and throughout the year

 

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

The Work Continues –
Stop Today. Protect Tomorrow.

Every crash prevented begins with one safe decision.

Red-light running is entirely preventable, and each of us has a role to play in creating safer intersections through education, advocacy, and responsible driving.

One moment of patience can save a lifetime of heartache.

The Stories Behind the Statistics

Our partner, Verra Mobility, highlighted why this campaign matters by sharing the stories behind the statistics.

You met Julie Nicholson, who endured being struck by a speeding red-light-runner while jogging in Golden Gate Park and now advocates for safer streets, and Jefohn Jefferson, whose journey reminds us that the consequences of red-light running can affect families for generations. Their experiences expose the truth, that the effects of roadway tragedy extend far beyond the scene and can last a lifetime.

Read the blog to learn how education, awareness, and proven safety solutions are helping reduce preventable tragedies.

View Verra Mobility’s Blog

Creating Safer Intersections Together

Julie and Jefohn’s stories remind us that behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a future forever changed.

National Stop on Red Week may be coming to a close, but the commitment to safer roads continues every day.

By sharing these messages, supporting proven safety solutions, and choosing to Stop on Red, we can help prevent crashes, protect lives, and create safer intersections for everyone.

Thank you for supporting National Stop on Red Week 2026 and for being part of a movement dedicated to making every journey a safe one.

Today’s Social Media Messages

X logoRed-light running crashes are more than statistics.

Behind every number is a life cut short, a family forever changed, and moments that will never be shared.

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

social iconsRed-light running tragedies are more than
statistics.

Behind every number is a life cut short, a family forever
changed, and moments that will never be shared.

This National Stop on Red Week, we honor those
whose lives have been impacted by these preventable
acts of red-light running and encourage every driver
to make safe choices at intersections.

Remember, a safe stop today could protect someone’s
tomorrow.

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

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And

While jogging in Golden Gate Park, Julie Nicholson was
struck by a speeding driver who ran a red light. She
suffered a broken neck and back but turned her
experience into a mission to make our roads safer.

Watch Julie’s powerful story, then join us in making a
difference. Advocacy doesn’t end with National Stop on
Red Week. Help us raise awareness and promote safer
driving all year long. Share this video, download our free
Toolkit, and be part of the movement to create
safer streets for everyone.

#StopOnRed2026
#StopTodayProtectTomorrow

WATCH Julie’s story here.

Stop on Red Week Links & Resources

Learn more, get involved, and help us spread the message this week, and throughout the year.

 

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