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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
Police ‘Focus In’ on failure to display headlights
Edina, Minn., March 29, 2013 – As a part of the 2013 “Focus In” campaign, Edina patrol officers will focus
police efforts on those who fail to display their headlights during the month of April.
April marks the beginning of spring rain. Rain and road spray often mask or conceal motor vehicles. State law
requires all vehicles to display their headlights any time visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or other
conditions that may render people or vehicles indiscernible on the roadway.
Education will include a warning to those who violate the statutes or codes. In extenuating circumstances, a
citation may be issued.
This year, Police have already focused on obstructed vision, failure to signal and unsafe equipment. In following
months, police will “Focus In” on 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.
“Focus In” is a campaign aimed to educate the public and gain compliance with various state statutes and
ordinances. The violations the Police Department focuses 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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