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Marylou Berg, Communication Manager, 240-314-8105
    

Rockville City Police Department Issues Pedestrian Safety Reminders 
 
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 20, 2010 - The Rockville City Police Department is embarking on a pedestrian safety campaign just as the spring and summer seasons are beginning. Rockville Police will kick off the campaign with concentrated efforts to remind both pedestrians and motorists of the rules governing street crossings.

Rockville Police will be out in force to issue verbal and written warnings, as well as citations when warranted, to pedestrians who do not properly cross at intersections and to motorists who do not yield to pedestrians in crosswalks in the city.
 
Fines for pedestrians who do not cross in a properly marked crosswalk or who cross against the signal could face a fine up to $500. Motorists who do not yield to pedestrians who are in a marked crosswalk could face a fine up to $40 and one point on his/her driver's license.
 
Rockville Police have provided the following safety tips for pedestrians:

• Do not jaywalk. Always try to cross the street at the crosswalk or signaled intersection.
• Do not assume that a green light, a Walk signal or a crosswalk means it is safe to cross the street. Be aware of vehicles even when you have the right-of-way.
• Dress to be seen. Brightly colored clothing makes it easier for drivers to see you at all times of day. Wear reflective material on your shoes, hat or jacket at night.
• Always walk on a sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk and you must walk in the road, always walk facing traffic.
• Cross streets only at corners or marked crosswalks.
• Stop at the curb or edge of the road before crossing.
• Look left, then right then left again before stepping off to cross a street.

Rockville City Police want to remind everyone of the need to follow proper pedestrian safety laws.
 
For more information on pedestrian safety or the laws governing crosswalks, call 240-314-8900.