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Why did the turkey cross the road? To teach drivers a lesson

A Nevada school police officer dressed as a turkey to guide pedestrians and spotlight traffic safety, issuing over 100 citations to drivers who didn’t yield

By Estelle Atkinson
Las Vegas Review-Journal

LAS VEGAS — A Clark County School District police officer dressed up as a turkey to walk pedestrians across a busy intersection and raise awareness for pedestrian traffic safety on Thursday.

More than 100 citations were issued for drivers who didn’t yield to pedestrians, or the turkey, said Clark County School District Police Department Lieutenant Bryan Zink .

Officer Keith Habig dressed up as the bird to walk with pedestrians at a crossing at West Charleston Boulevard and Redwood Street, Zink said.

Police made 141 stops and issued 139 tickets, Zink said. “We hope that those who were stopped and cited remember that everyone has the right to travel safely on our city streets and in our crosswalks,” he added.

Many drivers did respect pedestrians’ right of way on the crosswalk, Zink said.

“We hope that everyone has a happy Thanksgiving,” Zink said in a text message. “Please slow down, do not drive distracted and do not drive if you are impaired. Call a loved one or call a ride share if you are impaired.”

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