Send this page to someone via email

WATCH: The Vancouver Police Traffic Section issued a statement reminding drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to follow the rules of the road. But as John Daly reports, while bad drivers risk penalties — the city doesn’t seem to be in any hurry to crack down on pedestrians or cyclists who flout the laws.

The Vancouver Police Traffic Section recently issued a statement reminding drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to follow the rules of the road.

While bad drivers risk penalties, some motorists note that no one seems to be in any hurry to crack down on pedestrians or cyclists who flout traffic laws.

Acting Inspector Ken Eng of the Vancouver Police Traffic Section says it’s fair to say that “motorists are more prone to getting tickets.”

Vancouver Police have already started a crackdown on speeders, and motorists will soon face more CounterAttack roadchecks, in addition to seatbelt and cell phone checks run by VPD and other police forces.

Story continues below advertisement

Police wrote more than 1,500 distracted driving tickets since the launch of the Provincial Distracted Driving campaign on March 1.

Years ago, police cracked down on jaywalkers, but many motorists say it’s increasingly common to see pedestrians cut across mid-block or cross intersections against a red light.

“Those are the behaviours we want to change. Those pedestrians, we want them to be responsible as well,” said Eng.

But when asked if pedestrians will be ticketed, Eng replied, “not necessarily.”

Police are hoping that education, not enforcement, will promote safety among pedestrians and cyclists.

-with files from John Daly