When Sweet Home police ran a series of sting operations a few years ago targeting drivers who were ignoring the crosswalk laws, there was outcry from some local motorists – particularly those busted, who thought the tactic was a cheap shot.
Despite the outrage, though, all of us became a lot more alert to crosswalk regulations and, for quite a while, it was easier for pedestrians to cross the street without fear of being T-boned.