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Lafayette Police campaign pushes for red light running to come to a full stop
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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) - The Lafayette Police Department is cracking down on red light runners to help bring down the number of crashes throughout Acadiana.
The Red Light Running Campaign began in early November and will run through December.
During this time, motorists are asked to pay closer attention to traffic lights, especially as it gets darker earlier in the evening hours.
Another help for motorists will be the installation of backplates on traffic lights. These are bright, yellow, reflective outlines of the traffic lights that helps will visibility at night.
Crash data shows that most intersection crashes occur between 6 p.m. and midnight.