Police Cite 15 for Failure to Yield During Crosswalk Enforcement
By Carl Baker,
March 26, 2014 at 01:50pm. Views: 16
March 26, 2014 at 01:50pm. Views: 16
Redlands Police cited 15 drivers during a recent crosswalk enforcement detail.
Two police officers and a community service officer conducted the crosswalk detail Monday, March 17, at two intersections – Cajon and Vine streets; and Redlands Boulevard at State Street. Drivers were cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian.
These crosswalk details are periodically conducted to enforce traffic laws and remind drivers that under the California Vehicle Code pedestrians have the right of way at all marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Drivers are reminded to observe speed limits, exercise caution and reduce their speed in order to ensure the safety of pedestrians. Drivers may also be cited for passing a vehicle that has stopped to allow pedestrians to cross. Pedestrians are also reminded to exercise caution at all times and especially when crossing the street.
Always check for oncoming traffic. Be sure not to make sudden moves into a crosswalk whether marked or unmarked and be sure that drivers can see you. When possible, cross at a signalized intersection and be
sure to follow all traffic directions and signals.
Pedestrians may be cited when they fail to exercise appropriate caution, deliberately delay traffic or cross outside a marked crosswalk between adjacent signalized intersections.
“We all have a responsibility for the safety of ourselves and others when we share the road,” said Police Chief Mark Garcia. “Whether you are a driver, a cyclist or a pedestrian, remaining alert, exercising caution and obeying all traffic laws is the best way to ensure everyone’s safety.”







