Pedestrian operation along Carson Street results in 50 citations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 12:17am
Fifty traffic citations were issued Friday during a pedestrian crosswalk operation along the north and south ends of Carson Street, a Carson City sheriff's sergeant said.
The operation, in cooperation with the Nevada Highway Patrol, was done as a way to address pedestrian safety and a growing number of motorists failing to yield as pedestrians cross sidewalks, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel. Last month Carson City had three injury accidents involving pedestrians who were struck by vehicles as they used marked crosswalks.
The operation was conducted in two stages with NHP assisting on North Carson Street during the noon hour near a shopping center in the 1800 block. Two deputies, dressed in bright orange shirts and hats, crossed the roadway once vehicles approached a pre-designated distance which would allow them ample time to stop for pedestrians.
The second half was held on South Carson Street near a fast food restaurant in the 1100 block during the late afternoon hours. In addition to citations being issued for failure to yield to a pedestrian, some citations were written for speeding and cell phone use, said McDaniel.
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