Several Milton pedestrians were charged for failing to use a crosswalk during a special Halton police blitz Tuesday.

Halton Regional Police recognizes that pedestrians are at increased risk of injury or death when they cross roads mid-block. Drivers do not expect to see pedestrians crossing roads at these locations and tend to be less aware and therefore less able to react in emergency situations.

In response to concerns raised by a local school and municipal traffic operations in town, officers conducted a one-day blitz at Thompson Road, south of Main Street.

As a result, 15 pedestrians were observed crossing mid-block and were charged under the Highway Traffic Act for "failing to use a crosswalk.” In addition, 61 people — mostly school students — were cautioned.