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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 pedestrian safety
Edina, Minn., June 24, 2013 – As a part of the 2013 “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 traffic laws. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in designated
crossing points and intersections. Pedestrians must also 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.
“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.
This year, Police have already focused on obstructed vision, failure to signal, unsafe equipment and failure to
display headlights, bike safety and curfew laws. In future months, police will “Focus In” on child and seatbelt
safety, school bus stop arm protocol, 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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