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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 Pedestrian Safety
Edina, Minn., June 30, 2014 – As a part of the 2014 “Focus In” campaign, Edina patrol officers will focus
efforts on pedestrian safety during the month of July.
“As Minnesota’s warm summer sets in, pedestrian traffic increases. Drivers and pedestrians need to be
reminded of their obligations to adhere to the traffic laws,” said Sgt. Tim Olson.
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in designated crossing points and pedestrians must cross the road in a lawful
manner.
Education will include a warning to those who violate the statutes or codes. In extenuating circumstances, a
citation may be issued. Last July, 13 verbal or written warnings were given out.
Each month, patrol officers focus police efforts on a specific statutory violation in order to educate the public
and gain compliance. 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 will be enforced year-round, but additional
attention is paid to the focus of the month.
This year, Police have already focused on obstructed vision, failure to signal, unsafe equipment, failure to
display headlights, bike safety and pedestrian safety. For the following months, police will “Focus In” on child
and seatbelt safety, distracted driving, speed 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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