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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
‘Following Too Close’ is Police focus for June
Edina, Minn., May 22, 2015 – As a part of Edina Police Department’s monthly “Focus In” campaign, officers
will “Focus In” on following too close in June.
“Thousands of accidents can be avoided by keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you,” said Sgt.
Nate Mendel.
It is recommended that a driver of a motor vehicle not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable
and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the conditions of the
highway. A safe distance of three car lengths is considered to be reasonable. At this distance, the driver will
be able to stop or safely avoid an accident.
The violations the Police Department “Focus In” on have seasonal relevance, affect the quality of life in Edina
or pose safety risks to residents. All statutes are enforced year-round, but additional attention is paid to the
focus of the month. Each month, patrol officers focus police efforts on a specific statutory violation in order
to educate the public and gain compliance. Education includes a warning to those who violate the statutes or
codes. In extenuating circumstances, a citation may be issued.
Police have already focused on obstructed vision, failure to signal, unsafe equipment, failure to display
headlights and bike safety. In the coming months, police will “Focus In” on pedestrian safety, child and seatbelt
safety, distracted driving, speeding in school zones, night and snow parking, and the “move over” law.
For more information, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610.
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