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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Martin, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Police ‘Focus In’ on texting while driving
Edina, Minn., May 7, 2014 – As a part of the 2014 “Focus In” campaign, Edina patrol officers will focus
efforts on texting while driving during the month of June.
“June marks the beginning of summer and nothing will ruin summer fun faster than an avoidable car accident
as a result of texting and driving,” said Sgt. Scott Kuyper.
Drivers are prohibited from using wireless communication devices to compose, read or send an electronic
message while the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic. A driver’s attention should be focused on operation
his or her vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
Education will include a warning to those who violate the statutes or codes. In extenuating circumstances, a
citation may be issued.
Each month, patrol officers will focus police efforts on a specific statutory violation in order to educate the
public and gain compliance.
This year, Police have already focused on obstructed vision, failure to signal, unsafe equipment, failure to
display headlights and bike safety. For the following months, police will “Focus In” on pedestrian safety, child
and seatbelt safety, distracted driving, 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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