New York City officials are reminding drivers that Daylight Saving time ends this weekend, a dangerous time for pedestrians.
Stats show the number of serious pedestrian related crashes spike in the months after the clocks are turned back. The City is launching its annual education and enforcement campaign known as Dusk and Darkness. NYPD Chief Kim Royster says officers will be at vehicle safety checkpoints as it gets dark.
“Focusing on hazardous violations that put our pedestrians, cyclists, seniors and children at risk. Police officers will focus on drivers that fail to yield, text and use their cell phones.”
Officers will also put an extra focus on vehicles blocking bus and bike lanes.