Norwalk Police To Begin Cracking Down On Drivers Blocking Intersections

NORWALK, Conn. -- Drivers who routinely block intersections soon may find themselves with a $100 ticket as Norwalk police begin an enforcement and education detail complete with “Don’t Block the Box” signs on North Avenue at France Street.

Norwalk police are holding a "Don't Block the Intersection," enforcement detail through Sept. 5.
Photo Credit: *Norwalk Police Department/Facebook*

Norwalk police are having education and warning details until Sept. 5 to help educate drivers not to block the box located in intersections.
Photo Credit: *Norwalk Police Department/Facebook*

K Reakes

08/24/2016 3:00 a.m.

In addition to the signs to warn driver’s about the law and the associated fines, Norwalk police officers also will be conducting education and warning details at the intersection periodically until Sept. 5.

After that time, drivers can expect to begin receiving $100 tickets for blocking intersections, said the Norwalk Police Department.

Drivers can report blocked intersections at the Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111. Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to the Norwalk Police website. Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637).

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