BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — If you don’t tend to stop at crosswalks or drive carefully where bicyclists are in the road, know this: the Delray Beach Police Department is launching a major enforcement effort in just days. Delray Beach Police shared the following announcement with BocaNewsNow.com.
Starting September 20, through May 2024, The Delray Beach Police Traffic Unit will have additional officers on patrol at specific corridors with a high occurrence of pedestrian and bicyclist crashes. Special attention will be directed towards increasing awareness of the dangerous behaviors that are contributing to serious and fatal injuries at these locations.
Officers will look for drivers speeding, failing to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, conducting improper turns or signal violations, and using hand-held devices while driving. Officers will also watch for pedestrians who cross the street illegally or fail to yield to motorists who have right-of-way. Bicyclists will be stopped for riding against traffic, riding at night without lights or not abiding by the same laws as motor vehicles. Officers will issue warnings and citations only when appropriate.
Here are some reminders from FDOT and DBPD: Drivers – obey speed limits, never drive impaired, and always watch for pedestrians and bicyclists. Bicyclists – obey traffic laws, ride in the direction of traffic, and use lights when riding at night. Pedestrians – cross-in crosswalks or at intersections, obey pedestrian signals, and make sure you are visible to drivers when walking at night.
