Sunday, August 10, 2008

Newport News-Times: Crosswalk operation to be Tuesday

Newport News-Times: Crosswalk operation to be Tuesday: "The Newport Police Department will be conducting a “targeted pedestrian enforcement” operation from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

The event will take place in the crosswalk at N Highway 101 and NW 3rd Street. The operation focuses on drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

Citations are issued in an effort to raise public awareness and educate people on pedestrian right-of-way laws. Citations will also be issued for other violations. Flyers will be given to drivers who are stopped."

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