Red light runners caught on camera in Cape Coral

Two drivers were caught on camera running red lights in Cape Coral Tuesday night, with both incidents happening within two hours on Chiquita Boulevard between Gleason Parkway and Veterans Boulevard. Dashcam footage shows one of the cars rushing through the intersection at least two seconds after the light turned red. Cape Coral police highlighted that running red lights not only carries financial penalties but also poses significant risks to lives. “The drivers around here need to do. Be careful for these young teenagers on the road or even the older elderly citizens,” said Gloriana Chalkis, a Cape Coral driver. New drivers like Chalkis expressed concerns about the dangers of ignoring traffic signals. In one of the videos, a car with a student driver sign narrowly avoided a crash while crossing the intersection. “I'd be so worried, and I'd be like, just honestly scared because, like, if I was like two seconds earlier or two seconds later, that could have hurt my life. And also the other person who ran the red light,” Chalkis said. The Cape Coral Police Department says running a red light only saves drivers up to three minutes. In Lee County, running a red light results in a $259 fine, according to the Lee County Clerk of Court. Back in July, a driver reportedly ran a red light and crashed into a passing Cape Coral police officer, serving as a reminder of the dangers of such actions. “Being defensive and always being aware of where everyone is, whether you're coming left or right, like anywhere. I think that's my biggest thing,” Chalkis said. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.