Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results
updated: Jun 21, 2012, 4:42 PM

Source: SBPD

On Thursday June 21, 2012, the Santa Barbara Police Department conducted a pedestrian crosswalk sting at various locations throughout the city of Santa Barbara. A total of 58 citations were issued for drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. The sting was conducted at the following locations with the following results: Milpas St. at Ortega St. - 27 citations, Santa Barbara St. at Sola St. - 18 citations, and State St. at Calle Palo Colorado - 12 citations. One pedestrian was cited for walking against a red light. This detail was conducted due to incidents of pedestrians being struck by vehicles, and many more complaints of near misses. Motorists and bicyclists are reminded to be alert for pedestrians attempting to cross the street; pedestrians are reminded to be alert and be safe when crossing the street.

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