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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Martin, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
‘Failure to signal’ is Police focus for February
Edina, Minn., Feb. 1, 2014 – This month, police will focus on one of the most prevalent and under-
enforced traffic violations: failure to signal.
“These violations may pose little safety risk to the driver, but failing to signal has a great potential for
accidents caused by other affected motorists,” said Sgt. Scott Kuyper.
Each month, patrol officers will focus police efforts on a specific statutory violation in order to educate the
public and gain compliance.
Education will include a warning to those who violate the statutes or codes. In extenuating circumstances, a
citation may be issued. Last year during February, the Edina Police Department issued 110 verbal or written
warnings for motorists who failed to signal.
In January, police focused on obstructed vision. For the following months, police will “Focus In” on unsafe
equipment, failure to display headlights, bike safety, curfew violations, pedestrian safety, child and seatbelt
safety, school bus stop arm protocol, speed in school zones, night and snow parking, and the “move over”
law.
The violations the Police Department will “Focus In” on have seasonal relevance, affect the quality of life in
Edina or pose safety risks to residents. All statutes will be enforced year-round, but additional attention will
be paid to the focus of the month.
For more information, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610.
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