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September 25, 2009 at 10:12 AM

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Seattle police targeting crosswalk violators today

The SPD's Traffic Unit will be on the lookout for motorists and bicyclists who violate crosswalk laws today on Stone Avenue North and Dexter Avenue.

Officers will be pulling motorists at several intersections with marked crosswalks if they fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. Violators face fines of $124 for cars and $103 for bicycles.

The emphasis patrols will be conducted in the 4100 block of Stone Avenue North and later on Dexter Avenue near Aloha Street (see maps below).

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Er. They're not targeting jaywalkers, they're targeting the people that blow through crosswalks in their cars, putting pedestrians at risk. Posted on September 25, 2009 at 2:29 PM by Sam Edison. Jump to comment

Is it some new policing strategy to announce plans for traffic stings in the press now? Can we get up to the minute reporting on I-5 speed traps... Posted on September 25, 2009 at 11:20 AM by murphy06. Jump to comment

They should be targeting jaywalkers where a car could be making a legal turn. These jaywalkers tick off the car drivers thus leading to road rage.... Posted on September 25, 2009 at 7:52 PM by Joe E. Jump to comment

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