Red light runners on upswing

If Jerry Weaver hadn’t been a defensive driver — a seemingly forgotten term in this age of aggression on the roads — a log truck running a red light would have crunched his vehicle, if not his body.

“I was coming out of Yoke’s (Fresh Market) when the truck blasted through,” said the Coeur d’Alene man and former law enforcement officer, referring to a recent near-disaster on Seltice Way in Post Falls.

“I didn’t go (immediately on a green light), and it’s a good thing I didn’t.”

Weaver said he sees blatant red light and stop sign violators on a daily basis. His personal experience prompted him to speak out about what he believes is an increasing and potentially deadly issue in Kootenai County/ Brian Walker , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here .

Question: Do you think red light runners are on the upswing in Kootenai County?