Campus and city police to step up enforcement of city's crosswalk laws

Data shows that nearly half of all collisions within the city occur at intersections, and that crosswalks are the most common locations for collisions between motor vehicles and bicyclists or pedestrians.
The three crosswalk-safety ordinances require:
- Pedestrians and bicyclists to activate the flashing lights at crosswalks before entering the road or face a $50 fine
- Bicyclists to slow to 8 mph or less as they approach, enter and traverse a crosswalk at all intersections or face a $50 fine
- Drivers approaching a crosswalk to stop and wait for a crossing pedestrian, or face a $125 fine and receive four points on their driving records
The campaign lasts through Friday, April 15, and each day police will be joined by volunteer Heads Up ambassadors who will distribute educational material, coupons and small gifts to reinforce the Heads Up 91PORN safety message.
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Categories: Safety
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