CHICAGO –  (August 10, 2011) – The Traffic Safety Coalition (TSC) is marking National Stop on Red Week by raising awareness about the importance of responsible driving. The TSC has also released a new web video entitled “It’s the Law,” reminding drivers of the dangers and impact of red light running.  The video can be viewed at www.trafficsafetycoalition.com/itsthelaw.

“No family should ever have to endure the loss of a loved one because someone illegally ran a red light.  This week is a reminder to all drivers about the importance of obeying our most basic traffic safety law: red means stop,” said Traffic Safety Coalition co-Chair Paul Oberhauser, whose daughter Sarah was tragically killed in 2002 when a driver ran a red light and crashed into her car.

Across the country, the TSC’s...