Friday, April 03, 2015

Failing to Display Headlights is Police focus for April

Edina, Minn., March 29, 2015 – This month, police will focus on drivers failing to display headlights.

“April marks the beginning of spring rains. Rains and road spray often mask or conceal motor vehicles,” said Sgt. Nate Mendel. “State law requires all vehicles to display their headlights any time visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or other conditions that may render people or vehicles indiscernible on the roadway.” 

Each month, patrol officers focus police efforts on a specific statutory violation in order to educate the public and gain compliance.

Education includes a warning to those who violate the statutes or codes. In extenuating circumstances, a citation may be issued. In April 2014, the Edina Police Department issued 82 verbal or written warnings for motorists who failed to display headlights.

The violations the Police Department “Focus In” on have seasonal relevance, affect the quality of life in Edina or pose safety risks to residents. All statutes are enforced year-round, but additional attention is paid to the focus of the month.

Police have already focused on obstructed vision, failure to signal and unsafe equipment. For the following months, police will “Focus In” on bike safety, following too close, pedestrian safety, child and seatbelt safety, distracted driving, speeding in school zones, night and snow parking, and the “move over” law.

For more information, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610.

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Dale Riley

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