St. Louis Red-Light Safety Cameras Changing Driver Behavior

ST. LOUIS, MO  – A new analysis of the City of St. Louis’ violator-funded red-light safety camera program shows drivers are adopting safer driving habits by pressing on the brake at red lights instead of stomping on the gas. As drivers comply with the law, the risk of dangerous red-light running collisions is reduced, and streets become safer for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. The study reviewed nearly 350,000 red-light running violations issued in the city from the time the program began in February 2007 through August 2012 and found nearly four out of every five drivers (nearly