Red Light Program – Pasadena PD Warns… “Run a Red Light and you will be cited”
By Terry Miller
Published: Thursday, April 29th, 2010
The Pasadena Police Department will conduct a Red Light Enforcement Program on Friday, May 7, 2010. This enforcement detail will be deployed throughout the City of Pasadena. The hours of operation will be from 6:00 am – 2:00 pm.
The Pasadena Police Department is committed to reducing the number of traffic collisions resulting from drivers running red lights or driving aggressively. “By conducting these special operations, we can reduce the number of accidents that result from red light violations. More importantly, we have the opportunity to educate the public,” says Interim Chief of Police Christopher Vicino. “The ultimate goal is to reduce serious injuries and fatal collisions.”
A RED LIGHT means stop at the stop line, crosswalk or before the intersection. Unless you are making a right turn, you must wait for the green light before you proceed. After making a complete stop, you may turn right on a red light if the intersection/crosswalk is clear of pedestrians and traffic. However, if the intersection is posted with a “No Right Turn on Red” sign, you must wait for a green light before any turning movement.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Wow, one day of enforcement to make up for completely ignoring the problem for the rest of the year (except for a couple of intersections with cameras). Guess I will continue crossing my fingers every time I am sitting at an intersection and get the green light. Meanwhile Pasadena remains focused partly on speeding and wholly on parking.