Overview

• Council staff recorded 112 instances of motorists running red warning lights from March through July
• Most breaches occurred between 6:30am and 3pm, often involving multiple vehicles tailgating after the initial infringement
• A June 20 incident in which a van struck a barrier left it inoperable and prompted urgent repairs
• Suffolk County Council has begun claiming repair costs from the van’s owner but has not yet issued fines for light violations
• Officials have urged drivers to respect warning signals or face tougher enforcement measures if breaches continue