San Francisco police play chicken to keep pedestrians safe

San Francisco police play chicken to keep pedestrians safe

San Francisco police are using an unusual tactic to stop drivers from breaking traffic laws — dressing as giant chickens!

Lieutenant Jonathan Ozol donned an inflatable chicken costume at a busy crosswalk, catching drivers who failed to yield for pedestrians. Those ignoring the law were promptly flagged down by officers nearby.

The eye-catching scheme is part of the city’s efforts to reach "vision zero," a target of zero fatal traffic accidents.

The costume is no mere joke: it’s meant to grab attention. Police Captain Amy Hurwitz explained that the bright outfit ensures officers stay safe and drivers can't claim they didn’t see the pedestrian.

Since these "chicken crossings" started, San Francisco police have issued dozens of tickets, hoping the quirky method makes drivers more alert and improves pedestrian safety across the city.

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