What:
Pedestrian Crosswalk Enforcement

Where:
(1) Intersection of Victory Boulevard and Ranchito Avenue
(2) Intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Lemona Avenue

When:
Wednesday, April 24, 2002
First Location 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Second location 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department's Valley Traffic Division will be conducting a Crosswalk Enforcement Detail at the intersections of Victory Boulevard and Ranchito Avenue and Ventura Boulevard and Lemona Avenue.

An undercover officer will be crossing the intersections, at two of the most dangerous intersections in the Valley. Motorists who fail to yield for the pedestrians will be cited. Drivers operating their motor vehicles without possessing a valid driver's license may be arrested and their vehicles impounded.

This enforcement activity is part of the Los Angeles Police Department's effort in reducing pedestrian related traffic collisions. The last enforcement sting resulted in over 100 citations written for pedestrian crosswalk violations.

For further information, concerns or comments contact Sergeant Bill Justice, Valley Traffic Division at 818-756-8381.

This media advisory was prepared by Public Information Officer Jack Richter, Media Relations Section, 213-485-3586.