Lakeland Police Issue a Holiday Traffic Safety Reminder - Yield to Pedestrians

We are now in the official holiday shopping season... a time when parking lots and shopping districts like the downtown Lakeland area become very crowded. This means lots of pedestrians will be walking around, sometimes loaded down with packages of gifts making it difficult for them to see all around. Drivers are asked to practice patience during the holiday season - particularly in the crosswalks.

Florida law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in a designated crosswalk, yet you will sometimes see impatient drivers ignore this rule and hurriedly drive through the intersection. Such behavior is subject to a traffic citation, points on your driving record, and a hefty fine.

"Yield to Pedestrians - It's the Law"

As an educational reminder, LPD has posted a traffic safety information board in Munn Park to remind everyone that pedestrians have the right of way. Slow down and save a life this holiday season.

- Asst Chief Bill LePere