Verra Mobility honors National Stop on Red Week

Red lights save lives every day across the U.S. It’s why Verra Mobility honors National Stop on Red Week the first week of every August, to bring awareness to this growing issue and the technology that can help put a stop to it.

In 2023, 1,086 people were killed in crashes that involved red light running, according to data from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.

“Roadway safety and obeying traffic laws are paramount to keeping everyone safe, regardless of whether you’re in a car, on a bike, or walking our sidewalks,” said Commissioner Viviana Janer, Chairwoman of the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners.

Stopping on red and before making a right turn at the light can save a life. That’s true during National Stop on Red Week, and every week. Red-light cameras installed at high-risk intersections have been proven to change driver behavior and prevent these serious crashes.

Verra Mobility’s clients in Tracy and Manteca, California, both launched red-light safety camera programs early in 2025. Both are located in the same central California county.  As of June 1 in Tracy, 98.5% of people who received citations did not receive a second or third citation. In Manteca, the program’s recidivism rate was 97.8% for the same period.

“In Tracy, we launched the Red-Light Camera Program in response to ongoing community concerns about dangerous driving behaviors at key intersections,” said Tracy Police Department Chief Sekou Millington. “Early indicators show the program is already making a difference with a measurable decline in violations and an increase in driver awareness. This initiative isn’t just about enforcement – it is about prevention.”

That prevention strategy is proven to work. An IIHS study found that cameras reduced fatal red-light running crashes in large cities by 21%.

Denver, Colorado, has had red-light cameras dotted across the city since 2008. In 2023, the program issued 201,496 total citations. In 2024, the program issued 184,702 citations for an 8.3% decrease from year-to-year.

Likewise, Osceola County in central Florida has been committed to red-light safety since first installing cameras in 2014.

In 2023, the program issued 8,480 citations before dropping to just 5,549 citations in 2024.

“By educating our drivers and utilizing the tools at our fingertips, we have realized a 35% decrease between 2023 and 2024 alone in the number of red-light citations being issued,” said Commissioner Janer. “This shows that these devices are working and that they’re creating a safer Osceola for everyone.”