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Page 2A, The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, September 4,2019
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Drivers running red
lights kill at least two
people daily- an alarm
ing trend that has safety
experts urging drivers to
use caution and pedes
trians and cyclists to be
alert. According to new
data analysis performed
by the AAA Foundation
for Traffic Safety, 939
people were killed in red
light running crashes
on U.S. roads in 2017- a
10-year high, and a 28%
increase since 2012.
“Drivers who decide
to run a red light when
they could have stopped
safely are making a
reckless choice that
puts other road users in
danger,” said Dr. David
Yang, executive director
of the AAA Foundation
for Traffic Safety.
The AAA Foundation
reported that 28% of the
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crash deaths occurring
at signalized intersec
tions are the result of
a driver running a red
light. Nearly half of
those killed in red light
running crashes were
passengers or occupants
of other vehicles.
“The data shows that
red light running contin
ues to be a traffic safety
challenge. Ah road
safety stakeholders must
work together to change
behavior and identify
effective countermea
sures,” continued Yang.
According to the AAA
Foundation’s latest Traf
fic Safety Culture Index,
85% of drivers view red
light running as very
dangerous, yet nearly
one in three say they
blew through a red light
within the past 30 days
when they could have
stopped safely. More
than 2 in 5 drivers also
say it is unlikely they’ll
be stopped by police
for running a red light.
Nevertheless, it’s against
the law and if a driver
is involved in a deadly
crash, it could send them
to jail.
While police can’t real
istically be at every in
tersection, enforcement
is the best way to get
drivers to comply with
any law. The Insurance
Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) found
that when properly
implemented, red light
cameras reduced the
fatal red light running
crash rate in large cities
by 21%. The same IIHS
study found the cameras
reduced the rate of all
types of fatal crashes
at intersections with
signals by 14%.
AAA believes that law
enforcement officers are
the most effective means
of deterring violations of
traffic laws and regula
tions. However, AAA
recognizes the potential
of red light cameras
(RLC), to perform criti
cally important enforce
ment functions, thus
promoting traffic safety.
Proper implementation
of red
light cam
eras helps
to ensure
drivers’
safety
and trust
in the
systems.
When
using
red light
camera
programs,
local governments
should incorporate best
practices, such as:
Using the camera
program as part of a
comprehensive traffic
safety strategy, includ
ing engineering and
education.
Only implementing
programs on roadways
with a demonstrated
pattern of violations or
crashes.
Notifying drivers
that cameras are being
used (signage and other
methods).
Calibrating cameras
regularly.
Only operating cam
eras under the direct
supervision of law en
forcement personnel.
Evaluating the pro
grams on a periodic
basis to ensure safety
benefits are being real
ized.
Changes in driver
behavior are also critical
to reducing the number
of red light running
crashes on U.S. roads.
To prevent red light
crashes, AAA recom
mends that drivers:
Prepare to Stop: Lift
your foot off the accel
erator and “cover the
brake” when preparing
to enter any intersection
by positioning your right
foot just above the brake
pedal, without touching
it.
Use Good Judgment:
Monitor “stale” green
lights, those that have
been green
a long time
as you’ve
approached
the intersec
tion. They
are more
likely to
turn yel
low as you
arrive at the
intersection.
Tap the
Brake: Tap
your brakes a couple of
times before fully apply
ing them to slow down.
This will catch the
attention of drivers who
may be inattentive or
distracted behind you.
Drive Defensively:
Before you enter an in
tersection after the light
has turned green for
you, take a second after
the light changes and
look both ways before
proceeding.
Pedestrians and cy
clists should also stay
safe when traveling near
intersections. AAA
recommends:
Wait: Give yourself
a few seconds to make
sure all cars have come
to a complete stop be
fore moving through the
intersection.
Stay Alert and Listen:
Don’t take chances and
don’t wear headphones.
Watch what is going on
and give your full atten
tion to the environment
around you.
Be Visible: Stay in
well-lit areas, especially
when crossing the street.
Make Eye Contact:
Look at drivers in
stopped vehicles to en
sure they see you before
crossing the road in
front of them.
Lee County Fire and
Emergency Services
responded to 85 Calls
Lee County Fire and
Emergency Services
responded to 85 calls
during the week of Au
gust 25 - 31, 2019.
EMS Responses
EMS responded to one
call for abdominal pain/
problems.
EMS responded to one
call for assault.
EMS responded to
one call for back pain
(non-traumatic).
EMS responded to
eight calls for breathing
problem.
EMS responded to
five calls for chest pain
(non-traumatic).
EMS responded to one
call for choking.
EMS responded to two
calls for falls.
EMS responded to sev
en calls for fire standby.
EMS responded to two
calls for headache.
EMS responded to
one calls for heat/cold
exposure.
EMS responded to two
calls for hemorrhage/
laceration.
EMS responded to one
call for psychiatric prob
lem/abnormal behavior/
suicide attempt.
EMS responded to five
calls for sick person.
EMS responded to one
call for standby (other
than fire).
EMS responded to one
call for stroke/CVA.
EMS responded to 11
calls for traffic/transpor
tation incidents.
EMS responded to two
calls for transfer/interfa
cility/palliative care.
EMS responded to
two calls for traumatic
injury.
EMS responded to
three calls for uncon
scious/fainting/near
fainting.
EMS responded to one
call for unknown cause/
person down.
EMS made 58 respons
es for the week.
Fire Responses
Fire department re
sponded to three activat
ed alarms.
Fire department re
sponded to one vehicle
fire.
Fire department re
sponded to eight MVC
calls.
Fire department
responded to 14 calls to
assist EMS.
Fire department re
sponded to one miscella
neous call.
Fire department
responded to 27 calls
during the week.
Lee County Fire and
Emergency Services
responded to 85 calls
during the week of Au
gust 25 - 31, 2019.
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