Advantages And Disadvantages Of Running Red Lights

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Running a red light is extremely dangerous and if you do run a red light the risk of hitting a motor vehicle or pedestrian is much higher. There are over 2.3 million accidents each year from people running red lights and over 8,000 fatalities from people running red lights. 45% of all accidents happen at an intersection due to people running red lights. Accidents caused by running red lights are often times more severe because the person is typically going fast through the intersection. The car usually hits the other car forming what is called a T-bone collision. Getting into a T-bone collision usually means more severe injuries. You are more apt to become injured in this type of collision then being hit from behind or being hit head on. 97% of drivers do not think anyone should be running a red light and think it is a serious safety issue. One in three people either know someone who has been injured or killed in an accident involving someone who ran a red light. You can be pulled over for running a red light or can get a ticket in the mail from running a red light that has a camer...

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