The Louisville Metro Council is considering stricter rules for pedestrians, which could also impact panhandlers and protesters.It's a measure designed to reduce injuries and deaths on Louisville's roads.On Wednesday night the Public Safety committee voted to pass the proposal on to the full council for a vote. The sponsor of the ordinance Rick Blackwell says it was inspired by Dixie highway a road that's notorious for pedestrian deaths. The proposed ordinance is billed as a pedestrian safety measure. It would prohibit people from being in roadways, on medians or traffic islands unless they are on a crosswalk. It also prohibits people from approaching vehicles, unless the vehicle pulls over to the side of the road and is not blocking traffic. If someone is collecting money for charity, they must have a safety vest, traffic cones and a flashing light. Metro Council member Donna Purvis says some of her constituents are concerned the proposal violates freedom of speech.Council members hope the bill limits the amount of panhandling in Louisville.

The Louisville Metro Council is considering stricter rules for pedestrians, which could also impact panhandlers and protesters.

It's a measure designed to reduce injuries and deaths on Louisville's roads.


On Wednesday night the Public Safety committee voted to pass the proposal on to the full council for a vote. The sponsor of the ordinance Rick Blackwell says it was inspired by Dixie highway a road that's notorious for pedestrian deaths.

The proposed ordinance is billed as a pedestrian safety measure. It would prohibit people from being in roadways, on medians or traffic islands unless they are on a crosswalk. It also prohibits people from approaching vehicles, unless the vehicle pulls over to the side of the road and is not blocking traffic. If someone is collecting money for charity, they must have a safety vest, traffic cones and a flashing light.

Metro Council member Donna Purvis says some of her constituents are concerned the proposal violates freedom of speech.

Council members hope the bill limits the amount of panhandling in Louisville.