Many crashes that occur in an intersection are because of drivers running red lights. Make Alaska roads safer by always stopping for a red light.
In 2019, over 550,000 people ran red lights on a Friday. This makes Friday the most dangerous and deadliest day for running reds. When vehicles collide due to someone running a red light, t-bones and head on crashes are more likely to occur.
One in three Americans know someone who was injured or killed due to an accident caused by running a red light. Further, more than half of deaths caused by running a red light are pedestrians, bicyclists, or passengers of another vehicle that did not run a red light.
Slow down. Make time and stop for that light. It may just be the difference between seriously injuring yourself or someone else; making it home or not making it home at all.
Search #StopOnRed2020 and #StayOnTheSafeSide on social media to see what others have found about the impacts of running stop lights.
The Merdes Law Firm has been helping injured Alaskans for more than 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us … We’re here if you do. ~ Ward Merdes
Source: “Stop On Red Week 2020” by the National Coalition for Safer Roads | Photo
