Weekend vote could require drivers to change response to pedestrians in Arlington Co.

With a “yes” vote this weekend, not coming to a complete stop for a pedestrian at a crosswalk in Arlington County, Virginia, could land you a hefty fine.
The county’s council is set to vote on an ordinance that would allow for the enforcement of a new state law that doesn’t allow drivers to come to a slow roll when they encounter a pedestrian. The rule applies to drivers in any lane at any given crosswalk.
“This is about is really getting us caught up with the state