Accidents Caused by Running Red Lights Decrease in Pará
Detran points out the results of education and enforcement actions
The State Traffic Department (Detran) recorded a 9.2% reduction in accidents caused by running red lights in 2024, compared to the previous year. In 2023, there were 456 accidents caused by this type of infraction, while in 2024 the number fell to 414 occurrences. This result is considered a step forward for road safety and reflects the efficiency of the integrated education and enforcement actions carried out by the agency throughout the State.
According to Detran, the decrease in occurrences is directly related to the expansion of awareness campaigns and the reinforcement of electronic and on-site enforcement operations, especially at critical intersections in large urban centers. The agency emphasizes that the combination of guidance and constant monitoring has produced positive and sustainable results in reducing accidents.
The general director of Detran, Renata Coelho, highlighted the importance of education and enforcement actions in reducing accidents. “The drop in records does not happen by chance. It is the result of continuous work that combines education, enforcement, and also the signaling that has been reinforced in the last few years in more than 50 municipalities and state highways. Respecting the red light is more than complying with a law; it is preserving lives, including your own,” emphasized the director.
Education and Enforcement: A Permanent Commitment
In recent years, Detran has been intensifying traffic education campaigns in schools, companies, and media, warning about the risks of running red lights and other dangerous behaviors. At the same time, the agency has expanded the use of electronic enforcement equipment, implemented camera monitoring, and intensified integrated actions with road safety agencies at strategic intersections.
These initiatives aim to inhibit risky behaviors and stimulate a culture of respect for signaling and life. Educational actions on public roads, educational blitzes, and campaigns on digital media have also been important tools in raising public awareness.
What the Brazilian Traffic Code Says
Article 208 of the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) establishes that running a red light or a stop sign is a very serious infraction, subject to a fine of R$ 293.47 and seven points on the National Driver's License (CNH). More than the financial penalty, the legislation seeks to curb behavior that can cause serious collisions, often involving high-speed vehicles and pedestrians crossing. For Detran, awareness and respect for the laws are the pillars of traffic safety.
Road Safety as a Priority
Even with the reduction, Detran emphasizes that the work will continue permanently, with new educational campaigns, traffic engineering actions, and enforcement operations planned for the coming months. The goal is to further reduce infractions and accidents.
“Every percentage point less in the statistics represents preserved lives and spared families. Detran will continue to act with responsibility and commitment to ensure a safer and more humane traffic,” highlights Renata Coelho.
The drop in numbers demonstrates that the path taken by the agency has been the right one: educate, enforce, signal, and raise awareness. Respecting signaling, besides being a legal obligation, is an act of citizenship, empathy, and commitment to life—values that Detran seeks to strengthen daily in its actions throughout the State.
Text: Brendo Freitas – Ascom/Detran
