Well, intersections are the # 2 cause of accidents. Running red lights is a great way to kill and disable folks. Take a defensive driver course. You will see why intersections are so important.
I get defensive driving, passing slow cars on a two lane roads so you don’t get hit by some jerk trying to pass several cars at once, and all that.
I’m talking about the point of diminishing returns for more and more laws. It should always be a requirement to stop at red lights.