Safety

Traffic Safety

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration


Over 90 percent of Americans believe that running a red light is "extremely" or "very" dangerous. AND Two in three Americans see other drivers run red lights almost every day

Red still means STOP !

Accidents caused by red light runners are generally more serious since they generally occur at a faster speed and result in a side impact collision. Most vehicles are not well equipped to protect their occupants from a side impact collision. Don't take a chance, if a light turns yellow while you approach, stop instead of running the light. The life you save may be your own.
Each year in the United States more than 800 people die and an estimated 200,000-plus are injured in crashes that involve red light running. More than half of the deaths are pedestrians and occupants in other vehicles who are hit by the red light runners, (source IIHS)

More Highway Safety Data

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Move Over or Slow Down !

State law requires motorists to move over or slow down when approaching stopped emergency vehicles with their lights activated.

This includes Fire, EMS, Police and other emergency vehicles stopped along the roadside. Knowledge and compliance of this law is key in protecting the lives of public safety workers on Ohio roadways.

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Move To The Right & Stop !

A reminder that State Law requires motorists to move to the right and stop when an emergency vehicle is approaching with their lights activated.
 


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