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Red Light Runners: 1,500 Brits Caught Repeatedly!
1 Jan
Summary
- Over 1,500 drivers convicted of ignoring red lights.
- Two individuals caught running red lights five times each.
- Red light offenses contributed to 23 deaths and 1,658 injuries last year.
Recent traffic data from Britain has exposed a significant issue with drivers repeatedly disregarding red lights. A total of 1,548 motorists were convicted of these offenses, with two individuals flagrantly ignoring signals five times. Another 54 drivers were caught three times and seven were apprehended four times.
These repeated failures to comply with traffic signals, resulting in TS10 endorsements, underscore a growing road safety concern. In the preceding year, 23 fatalities and 1,658 injuries were recorded in crashes where ignoring a traffic signal was a contributing factor. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart highlighted that these statistics indicate drivers are continuing to put lives at risk.
Experts urge motorists to adhere to the Highway Code, which clearly states that an amber light signifies a stop unless it is unsafe to do so. The data also revealed 13 convictions for failing to stop for a school crossing patrol in the four years leading up to October 11th, highlighting a broader pattern of non-compliance.
