BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore County Police Department conducted a pedestrian safety operation on Liberty Road on Wednesday. The initiative sought to address pedestrian safety by targeting jaywalking, drivers not yielding to crosswalks, and educating the public on pedestrian right-of-way laws.
The operation is part of a wider pedestrian safety campaign funded by a grant from the State of Maryland. Police efforts concentrated on identifying pedestrians not utilizing crosswalks and motorists failing to give way to those crossing in designated areas. The campaign emphasizes that, unlike drivers, pedestrians lack protective measures like seat belts and airbags.
The detail reflects ongoing efforts to enhance road safety for all users, highlighting the vulnerability of pedestrians in traffic and the importance of adherence to traffic laws designed to protect them.