[Vision2020] MPD Press Release

[Art Deco]

Matt,

I agree that bikers, pedestrians, etc are sometimes at fault and they ought be cited.  However, the majority of violations I see, especially stop signal and stop sign violations are by vehicles.  When a vehicle hits something during a stop sign or stop signal violation, the damage to the thing struck is likely be much more devastating than if the same object is struck by a violating bicycle or pedestrian.

Cite them all!

W.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Matt Decker 
  To: deco at moscow.com ; skalasz at ci.moscow.id.us ; vision2020 at moscow.com 
  Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 2:28 PM
  Subject: RE: [Vision2020] MPD Press Release


  Wayne,
                  
              I believe those infractions are covered under the codes that Stephanie mentioned. Why not go after the bikers for once. The same ones that I have almost pancaked numerous times. 
   
  MD

   

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  From: deco at moscow.com
  To: skalasz at ci.moscow.id.us; vision2020 at moscow.com
  Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:37:42 -0700
  Subject: Re: [Vision2020] MPD Press Release


  Why not enforce stop sign and traffic signal violations?
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Stephanie Kalasz 
    To: v2020 
    Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 3:32 PM
    Subject: [Vision2020] MPD Press Release




    MOSCOW POLICE DEPARTMENT

    118 East 4th Street

    Moscow, Idaho 83843

    Tel: 208-882-COPS    Fax: 208-882-4020




    PRESS RELEASE





    Moscow Police Department Officers are focusing efforts on increasing public awareness related to traffic safety.



    Many people are using alternate forms of transportation, such as bicycles, motor scooters, skate boards and walking.



    In an effort to increase public awareness and reduce the number of vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle collisions, M.P.D. Officers will be focusing their efforts on violations pertaining to the following traffic codes:



    - Moscow City Code: 11-4-20

    Skateboards are not permitted to ride on the roadway. Skateboarders may only be on the roadway when legally crossing a street. 



    -Idaho Code: 49-715, 49-717

    Bicyclists must follow most of the same rules assigned to vehicles when on the roadway. When on the roadway, including bike lanes, bicyclists may not ride against traffic. 



    -Idaho Code: 49-723

    Bicyclists must use a headlight at night, visible 500 feet to the front. The light may be attached to rider or bicycle. The bicycle must also be equipped with a reflector clearly visible to the rear.                                                            



    -Idaho Code: 49-702 

    Pedestrians must use due caution when crossing roadways. Pedestrians must make sure to give vehicles adequate time and distance to stop when stepping onto the roadway and into traffic.



     -Idaho Code: 49-702

     Vehicles: “the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping, if need be, to yield to a pedestrian crossing the highway within a crosswalk.” 





    DANIEL L. WEAVER                                                                        Prepared by: 

                Chief of Police                                                                          Officer Bruce Lovell










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