Communities throughout the country unite to STOP red-light running and other dangerous driving behaviors at intersections.
Polk County, a Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths partner, is taking a stand against red light running, ignoring stop signs, and failing to yield at intersections by promoting safe driving habits during National Stop on Red Week, August 7-13. The focus of Stop on Red Week is to educate drivers about improving driving behaviors at intersections and how to reduce severe, life-changing crashes at intersections.
Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) program partners work to improve traffic safety for all motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians who use Minnesota roads. TZD is the state’s cornerstone traffic safety program led by the state departments of Health, Public Safety, and Transportation, in cooperation with other federal, state, and local partners.
Roadway intersection safety is an important aspect of protecting the lives of Minnesotans. Through Stop on Red Week, the focus is the importance of stopping for red lights and at stop signs, and to avoid pulling out in front of other vehicles, particularly motorcyclists who can be harder to see at busy intersections.
