There were 62 citations given Thursday by Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies as part of the Joining Forces pedestrian safety event held at various crosswalks, said Sgt. Scott McDaniel.
The citations were issued for failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. This year there have been three pedestrian related fatalities in Carson City. The fatalities happened at Brown and Highway 50, Fairview and Gordon and on North Carson Street.
The goal of Thursday’s event is motorist awareness, said McDaniel. A similar operation will be held later this month. Go here for the story and video from earlier Thursday. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nationally, 4,735 people were killed in 2013. Nevada consistently ranks among the 10 worst states for pedestrian fatalities.
Nearly 90 percent of pedestrians and drivers involved in fatal crashes are local residents, not visitors, according to statistic compiled by the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists to watch for pedestrians in the crosswalks at all times and for pedestrians to wear bright clothing, make sure the roadway is clear before crossing and make eye contact with motorists when walking through a crosswalk.
Grant funding for this event is provided by the Nevada Department of Public Safety-Office of Traffic Safety. These monies are used to pay for additional deputies who participate in these events.
Joining Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement in the areas of DUI, distracted driving, seat belt use, speeding and pedestrian safety. The goal of these enforcement campaigns is to save lives by increasing public awareness about the dangers of making poor choices while driving.
