Police caution drivers following incident at Norwich 5k
NORWICH – A Norwich man was ticketed following a driving incident at the Turkey Trot 5k this year, and police warned drivers to obey flag carriers, especially with the Parade of Lights this weekend.
According to Norwich Police Department Assistant Chief Scott Burlison, fire police attempted to stop a vehicle from going through an intersection during the Turkey Trot 5k, but the individual failed to obey their directions and could have caused a serious accident.
“It all boils down to the safety of the motorist and the safety of the pedestrians,” said Burlison. “During these major events that the city hosts, we rely on the assistance of fire police and other volunteers to help keep event participants safe.”
“I know people are on a time schedule, but it’s very crucial for people to obey the direction of flag carriers.”
He said in this case, the individual didn’t give law enforcement any reason to believe that there was an emergency related to why they ignored fire police, and he said even if they did, there are other ways to get through the area without driving through zoned off streets.
“In that situation, we had a sponsored run that had over 400 runners,” he added. “The fire police and other volunteers were placed in areas where the runners would pass, and they were allowing traffic through if there was an opportunity.”
Burlison said the man was charged with a violation of section 1102 of the vehicle and traffic law obedience to police officer and flag persons. Burlison added that when the fire police are telling you to stop, that is a direct and lawful order to ensure public safety.
He said this weekend during the Parade of Lights, there will be a bypass for drivers who want to avoid the parade.
“There’s always the 32A bypass around the city if you don’t intend on participating in the parade,” Burlison said. “It’s pretty straightforward, drive safely and obey traffic safety personnel.”
According to Norwich Police Department Assistant Chief Scott Burlison, fire police attempted to stop a vehicle from going through an intersection during the Turkey Trot 5k, but the individual failed to obey their directions and could have caused a serious accident.
“It all boils down to the safety of the motorist and the safety of the pedestrians,” said Burlison. “During these major events that the city hosts, we rely on the assistance of fire police and other volunteers to help keep event participants safe.”
“I know people are on a time schedule, but it’s very crucial for people to obey the direction of flag carriers.”
He said in this case, the individual didn’t give law enforcement any reason to believe that there was an emergency related to why they ignored fire police, and he said even if they did, there are other ways to get through the area without driving through zoned off streets.
“In that situation, we had a sponsored run that had over 400 runners,” he added. “The fire police and other volunteers were placed in areas where the runners would pass, and they were allowing traffic through if there was an opportunity.”
Burlison said the man was charged with a violation of section 1102 of the vehicle and traffic law obedience to police officer and flag persons. Burlison added that when the fire police are telling you to stop, that is a direct and lawful order to ensure public safety.
He said this weekend during the Parade of Lights, there will be a bypass for drivers who want to avoid the parade.
“There’s always the 32A bypass around the city if you don’t intend on participating in the parade,” Burlison said. “It’s pretty straightforward, drive safely and obey traffic safety personnel.”
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