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This is National Stop on Red Week - CRASH VIDEO


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SCOTTSDALE, AZ - August 3, 2009: National Stop on Red Week was created by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to educate the public about the dangers of red-light running and to promote safe driving habits.

To bring attention to this important, week-long campaign, traffic safety and enforcement innovator American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) has produced a video of actual red-light running crashes, captured by its high resolution video cameras.


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Facts about the dangers of red-light running:

  • In 2007, red-light running led to 154,000 injuries and more than 900 deaths across the United States (source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - IIHS).
  • 96 percent of drivers are afraid of being hit by a red-light runner, yet nearly 56 percent of Americans admit to running red lights (Old Dominion University, Virginia).
  • Motorists are more likely to be injured in crashes involving red-light running than in other types of crashes (FHWA).
  • Occupant injuries occur in 45 percent of red-light running crashes, compared with 30 percent of other crash types (IIHS).
  • A nationwide study of fatal crashes at traffic signals estimates that 20 percent of the drivers involved failed to obey the signals (IIHS).
  • 40 percent of all crashes are intersection related (FHWA).
  • The number of fatal motor vehicle crashes at traffic signals is rising faster nationwide than any other type of fatal crash (FHWA).

Red-light camera programs are a proven law enforcement tool that save lives and make roadways safer. Among the many studies proving the success of red-light cameras, the IIHS states that they reduce violations by 40-50 percent and crashes by 30 percent.

About American Traffic Solutions, Inc.:
ATS is a leading provider of technology and business solutions for traffic safety and electronic toll collection programs worldwide. ATS serves more than 170 municipalities and government agencies across North America with photo-enforcement safety programs such as red-light and speed camera programs. Among the company’s larger municipal clients are New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, St. Louis, Houston, Seattle and San Diego. ATS also offers PlatePass®, an automated electronic toll payment service that enables rental vehicle customers to use high speed, cashless electronic toll lanes. ATS is a private corporation headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. For more information visit: www.RedLightCamera.com.