Cops to enforce new holiday pedestrian safety initiative
On Monday, December 14, the New York City Police Department announced a Holiday Pedestrian Safety Initiative, a new measure cops say will focus on areas surrounding senior center locations throughout the five boroughs.
The purpose of the enforcement – set to occur during times of the day or evening when there is the most amount of pedestrians in the area – is to prevent injuries and create a safe environment during the often-busy holiday season.
According to NYPD reps, officers will focus on the seven Vision Zero moving violations, with a special focus on the charge of failing to yield to a pedestrian.