Pedestrian Safety and Enforcement Seminar

Overview

People on foot or on bicycles make up the most vulnerable road user group, and unfortunately, pedestrian and bicycle crashes are increasing. 

This course has been developed to give law enforcement officers the special traffic management knowledge and skills they need to improve pedestrian safety in their communities. Students will learn about the what, where, when, how, who and why of walking and bicycling. The Safe  System Approach, how pedestrian/bicycle crashes happen, and pedestrian/bicycle laws will also be discussed.

Topics include:

• Where pedestrians and bicyclists fit into traffic safety

• Traffic law as it relates to the motorist, pedestrian and bicyclist

• Pedestrian crosswalk enforcement operations

• How pedestrian crashes occur

• Courtroom preparation and testimony 

Attire, Costs and Other Requirements

Dress is uniform of the day.

Students must bring note-taking materials and a highlighter.

There are no fees associated with this course.