23 Citations After 4 Pedestrian Operations In Point Pleasant Boro

The Point Pleasant Police Department has conducted four pedestrian safety enforcement operations that focused on motorists who failed to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in past 10 months. And a number of citations were issued.

This operation was funded solely with the use of grant money from the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety.

Most recently, on May 23, a pedestrian enforcement and education program was conducted which specifically focused on drivers and pedestrians who were violating right-of-way laws.

As a result of the program, 23 citations were issued and an "untold number of citizens were educated."

Pedestrian safety is a key issue in Point Pleasant, police said, and the Point Pleasant Police Department is committed to upholding pedestrian safety laws to protect its citizens.

The Point Pleasant Police Department strongly encourages members of the community to follow 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!