Thursday, May 16, 2019

Here’s What Can Happen When You Try to 'Beat' Traffic Lights

Saving 90 seconds isn't worth the risk. Just don't do it.

One of the first things we learn at a young age is the meaning behind red, yellow, and green—our traffic signal colors. Even though it’s ingrained in the memory of so many, it’s easy to take them for granted—and ignore the dangers of not doing what they instruct, like running red lights.

According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, in 2016 more than 800 people were killed in crashes involving running traffic signals. An estimated 137,000 were injured as a result of not obeying traffic lights in the same year.

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