Thanksgiving weekend sees surges in traffic infractions; more than 150,000 speeding violations occurred last year
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) has released new proprietary data highlighting a surge in traffic infractions during the Thanksgiving weekend. Over the past five years (2019-2023), the Wednesday before Thanksgiving recorded the highest number of red-light violations, with more than 50,000 incidents in 2023. Thanksgiving Day saw the most speeding violations for the past two years (2022 and 2023), totaling over 150,000 in 2023. The data, collected from hundreds of communities in 21 states, shows a consistent increase in red-light violations per site since 2020, while speeding violations per site have shown a slow downward trend since 2021. AAA estimates that 49.1 million Americans will drive to their Thanksgiving destinations this year, and the National Safety Council projects 507 road fatalities during the holiday period. Verra Mobility aims to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted and reckless driving and encourages drivers to prioritize road safety.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) ha rilasciato nuovi dati proprietari che evidenziano un aumento delle infrazioni stradali durante il weekend del Ringraziamento. Negli ultimi cinque anni (2019-2023), il mercoledì prima del Ringraziamento ha registrato il numero più alto di violazioni del semaforo rosso, con oltre 50.000 incidenti nel 2023. Il giorno del Ringraziamento ha visto il più alto numero di violazioni per eccesso di velocità negli ultimi due anni (2022 e 2023), totalizzando oltre 150.000 nel 2023. I dati, raccolti da centinaia di comunità in 21 stati, mostrano un aumento costante delle infrazioni semaforiche per sito dal 2020, mentre le violazioni per eccesso di velocità per sito hanno mostrato una lenta tendenza al ribasso dal 2021. AAA stima che 49,1 milioni di americani guideranno verso le loro destinazioni per il Ringraziamento quest'anno, e il National Safety Council prevede 507 incidenti mortali durante il periodo festivo. Verra Mobility mira a sensibilizzare sui pericoli della guida distratta e imprudente, incoraggiando i conducenti a dare priorità alla sicurezza stradale.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) ha publicado nuevos datos propios que destacan un aumento en las infracciones de tráfico durante el fin de semana de Acción de Gracias. Durante los últimos cinco años (2019-2023), el miércoles antes del Día de Acción de Gracias registró el mayor número de violaciones de semáforo en rojo, con más de 50,000 incidentes en 2023. El Día de Acción de Gracias vio la mayor cantidad de infracciones por exceso de velocidad en los últimos dos años (2022 y 2023), totalizando más de 150,000 en 2023. Los datos, recopilados de cientos de comunidades en 21 estados, muestran un aumento constante en las violaciones de semáforo en rojo por sitio desde 2020, mientras que las infracciones por exceso de velocidad por sitio han mostrado una lenta tendencia a la baja desde 2021. AAA estima que 49.1 millones de estadounidenses conducirán a sus destinos de Acción de Gracias este año, y el Consejo Nacional de Seguridad proyecta 507 muertes en carretera durante el periodo festivo. Verra Mobility busca aumentar la conciencia sobre los peligros de la conducción distraída e imprudente y anima a los conductores a priorizar la seguridad vial.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM)는 추수감사절 주말 동안 교통 위반이 급증했다는 새로운 독점 데이터를 발표했습니다. 지난 5년 (2019-2023) 동안, 추수감사절 전날 수요일에는 2023년에 50,000건 이상의 신호 위반이 발생하며, 신호등 적색 위반이 가장 많았습니다. 추수감사절 당일은 지난 2년(2022년 및 2023년) 동안 가장 많은 과속 위반을 기록했으며, 2023년에는 150,000건 이상으로 집계되었습니다. 21개 주의 수백 개 커뮤니티에서 수집된 이 데이터는 2020년 이후 사이트당 신호 위반이 지속적으로 증가하고 있는 반면, 과속 위반은 2021년 이후 점진적으로 감소하는 추세를 보이고 있습니다. AAA는 올해 4,910만 명의 미국인이 추수감사절 목적지로 운전할 것이라고 추정하며, 국가안전협의회는 연휴 기간 동안 507건의 도로 사망 사고가 발생할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다. Verra Mobility는 주의가 산만해지고 난폭한 운전의 위험성을 알리고 운전자가 도로 안전을 우선시하도록 장려하고자 합니다.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) a publié de nouvelles données propriétaires soulignant une augmentation des infractions routières pendant le weekend de Thanksgiving. Au cours des cinq dernières années (2019-2023), le mercredi précédent Thanksgiving a enregistré le plus grand nombre de violations de feu rouge, avec plus de 50 000 incidents en 2023. Le jour de Thanksgiving a vu le plus grand nombre d'infractions pour excès de vitesse ces deux dernières années (2022 et 2023), totalisant plus de 150 000 en 2023. Les données, collectées dans des centaines de communautés dans 21 États, montrent une augmentation constante des violations de feu rouge par site depuis 2020, tandis que les infractions pour excès de vitesse par site ont montré une lente tendance à la baisse depuis 2021. AAA estime que 49,1 millions d'Américains conduiront vers leurs destinations de Thanksgiving cette année, et le Conseil national de la sécurité prévoit 507 décès sur les routes durant la période des fêtes. Verra Mobility vise à sensibiliser sur les dangers de la conduite distraite et imprudente et encourage les conducteurs à donner la priorité à la sécurité routière.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) hat neue proprietäre Daten veröffentlicht, die einen Anstieg der Verkehrsverstöße während des Thanksgiving-Wochenendes hervorheben. In den letzten fünf Jahren (2019-2023) wurde der Mittwoch vor Thanksgiving die höchste Zahl an Rotlichtverstößen aufgezeichnet, mit über 50.000 Vorfällen im Jahr 2023. Der Thanksgiving-Tag verzeichnete die meisten Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitungen in den letzten zwei Jahren (2022 und 2023), insgesamt über 150.000 im Jahr 2023. Die Daten, die aus Hunderten von Gemeinden in 21 Bundesstaaten gesammelt wurden, zeigen seit 2020 einen konstanten Anstieg der Rotlichtverstöße pro Standort, während die Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitungen pro Standort seit 2021 einen langsamen Abwärtstrend verzeichnen. AAA schätzt, dass in diesem Jahr 49,1 Millionen Amerikaner zu ihren Thanksgiving-Zielen fahren werden, und der National Safety Council prognostiziert 507 Verkehrstote während des Feiertagszeitraums. Verra Mobility strebt an, das Bewusstsein für die Gefahren von ablenktem und rücksichtlosem Fahren zu schärfen und ermutigt die Fahrer, die Verkehrssicherheit an erste Stelle zu setzen.
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Verra Mobility proprietary data shows the Wednesday before Thanksgiving sees more than 50,000 red-light violations
Verra Mobility analyzed traffic patterns across hundreds of communities in 21 states such as
Red-light running data
- More than 57,000 red-light violations were recorded during the 2023 Thanksgiving weekend (Wednesday through Sunday).
- Red light running violations, per site, have continued to increase year after year since 2020.
- Most red-light violations occurred between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Speeding data
- In 2023, the holiday weekend racked up more than 150,000 speeding violations.
- Thanksgiving Day averages the most speeding violations of the weekend.
- Most violations occur between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
- The average number of speeding violations, per site, has shown a slow downward trend since 2021.
AAA estimates around 49.1 million Americans will drive to their Thanksgiving destinations this year. Meanwhile, the National Safety Council (NSC) projects that 507 lives could be lost on
"The holidays bring an extra layer of distraction, which can contribute to more dangerous driving. This seems to spike around the Thanksgiving weekend, so drivers need to be more alert when behind the wheel," said Jon Baldwin, executive vice president of Government Solutions, Verra Mobility. "With speeding contributing to one-third of all traffic deaths, it's critical that everyone stays focused on following the rules of the road to avoid becoming a statistic. We want everyone to arrive safely to and from their destinations this Thanksgiving holiday."
Verra Mobility shared this data to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted and reckless driving, encouraging all drivers to prioritize safety. The company's safety solutions aim to change dangerous driving behaviors and hold motorists accountable. Verra Mobility's red-light safety camera solutions use advanced technology to detect and capture traffic violations, helping to reduce dangerous driving behaviors and improve road safety. The company's speed safety camera programs utilize advanced technology to detect speeding vehicles and capture photographic and video evidence.
For more information on how to support safer driving and how to employ safety solutions for your community, visit www.verramobility.com/government/.
About Verra Mobility
Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in
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