Dunwoody Police Ticket 10 People For Crosswalk Violations

DUNWOODY, GA — In an effort to improve pedestrian safety in Dunwoody, the city's Police Department conducted an operation on Friday that focused on motorists who fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. The enforcement operation was conducted at the crosswalk on North Peachtree Road in front of Chesnut Charter Elementary School, the police said in a statement.

Officers focused on drivers and pedestrians who were violating right-of-way laws. As a result of the detail, 10 people received citations for violating the right of way in a crosswalk, "and an untold number of citizens were educated," the police said.

The Dunwoody Police Department strongly encourages everyone to follow these basic safe practices:

• Drivers should be on the lookout for and stop for pedestrians
• Drivers should stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk and stay stopped until the pedestrian is two traffic lanes away or has reached the sidewalk.
• Pedestrians should use a crosswalk when crossing the street and obey pedestrian signals.
• Pedestrians should look both ways for traffic before crossing and ensure cars are yielding before crossing. Remember that having the right-of-way does not prevent you from being seriously injured by a driver who is not paying attention. Traffic safety is everyone's personal responsibility.
• Pedestrians should wear bright colored, reflective clothing and use a flashlight when walking during hours of darkness. Be visible!

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