WASHINGTON — Drivers may have reason to be especially cautious at intersections over the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend after research shows a large number of red-light violations occur during the weekend.
The finds when it comes to holiday travel periods, the greatest number of red-light infractions are caught on traffic cameras over Memorial Day.
Memorial Day weekend had more than 26,700 red-light violations in 2011 — when the information was gathered. Independence Day saw more than 25,800 red-light violations and Labor Day came in at No. 3 with more than 24,700 red-light violations.
The data collected between January and December 2011 show Maryland’s 36 red-light enforcement cameras actually got the most action over the Independence Day holiday.
Virginia followed the national trend and had the greatest number of red-light violations captured by camera over the Memorial Day weekend.
The holiday with the second greatest number of offenses for each state was Labor Day.
Year round, red-light cameras around the country capture the most violations Friday afternoons between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The fewest tickets are issued Sundays.
In support of automated red-light enforcement, the executive summary of the Safer Roads report calls “safety cameras” tools to raise awareness that will lead to more careful and courteous drivers.
say they create dangerous situations, spawn rear end collisions and cause more — not fewer — wrecks.
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