Colfax chief charts crosswalk emphasis

Colfax Police Chief Rick McNannay has asked Colfax officers to put more emphasis on crosswalk enforcement in the coming weeks. The chief reported he has received several complaints of near misses in Colfax crosswalks.

A copy of the state law chapter dealing with crosswalks has been posted by the chief for review. Top point in the chapter requires drivers to allow pedestrians or bicycles to cross the roadway in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

In a four-lane street such as Main Street, drivers in lanes opposite the side where a pedestrian enters the crosswalk are required to stop when the pedest...