A NEW law is set to go into effect today that will see drivers risk fines of $164 and even points on their license.
A US state is looking to punish motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians, especially around parks and trail crossings.
A new scheme is to take effect that will punish drivers who fail to stop at crossingsFacebook Stats reveal a frighteningly large number of motorists fail to yield at crossingsFacebook Now, plainsclothes officers will be checking to see if cars stop at crossings – or they’ll risk finesFacebookAccording to Daily Commercial, new stats reveal only 49% of drivers give way to pedestrians within a half-mile of parks, and only 46% yielding at trail crossings.
To address the issue, local lawmakers, as well as a “grassroots” coalition of law enforcement officers, are launching an initiative called Operation Best Foot Forward from Tuesday, April 22, to Friday, May 2.
The two-week campaign will cover nine counties and will see plainclothes officers cross streets at marked crosswalks, allowing drivers time to slow down and stop.
Those who fail to comply with the law will face a minimum $164 fine, as well as three points on their licence.
Taking place in Florida, with the counties in question being Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and Volusia, it is hoped that it will improve driver awareness.
A media release said: “The effort aims to reduce pedestrian injuries and deaths through awareness of Florida’s driver yield laws.
“Most crosswalks chosen for enforcement are near parks and trail crossings.”
To that end, drivers across the state are urged to be extra attentive to pedestrians crossing the road, especially in the coming weeks.
This is especially the case if you are driving by a park, nature trail, or planning to take a trip to New Smyrna, Daytona, Ormond, and Flagler beaches.
This comes as a Florida driver has been left fuming over a worn and pothole-filled road that hasn’t been fixed for four years.
Carol Pasquarosa, who frequents the road, says it is riddled with potholes – and is seemingly getting worse.
She revealed that she has even researched who is in charge of that stretch of road – resulting in the county and city agreeing to divide the responsibility.
Furthermore, Pasquarosa requested that a broken traffic signal at Mara Loma Boulevard and Babcock Street be fixed.
She added: “This signal was supposed to be operational over a year ago, but it has been delayed.”
The road in question, Babcock Street, located between Mara Loma Boulevard and Capital Drive in Palm Bay, Florida, is 4.9 miles long, is a four-lane highway, and serves as a major commuter road for Palm Bay.
According to reports, Brevard County is said to be in charge of the faulty traffic signal, but they claim that a permit to fix it has been delayed because site contractors in the area removed a sidewalk needed at the intersection.
What does Florida's license plate law say?
Driving on a public roadway with customized license plates is illegal in Florida.
Florida Statutes Section 320.061 prohibits the unlawful altering of a license plate.
The law states that altering or obscuring the following items is illegal:
Motor vehicle registration certificates License plates Temporary license plates Mobile home stickers Validation stickersDrivers cannot mutilate, alter, deface, or change the color of the plate in any way.
You can also not apply or attach the following to the license plate:
Substance Reflective matter Illuminated device Spray Coating Covering Other material interfering with the legibility, angular visibility, or detectability of the license plateNothing should interfere with the ability to record any feature or detail on the plate.
“A person who violates this section commits a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318,” the law states.
The penalties for the violations include a $60 fine, three points on the driver’s license, and additional county fees.
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