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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 school speed zones
Edina, Minn., Oct. 8, 2013 – As a part of the 2013 “Focus In” campaign, Edina patrol officers will focus
efforts on school speed zones during the month of October.
By this time of year, school is in full swing and the outdoor activity around schools has increased. Drivers
entering school zones are mandated to reduce their speeds when children are present.
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 are 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 and failure to
display headlights, bike safety, curfew laws, pedestrian safety, child safety and seat belts and school bus stop
arms. In future months, police will “Focus In” on 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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