Aug. 13. By Dave Vieser. With new pedestrian crosswalks already in place on West Catawba and Jetton Extension and more on the way—Meridian and Catawba, North Main and Legion, and Torrence Chapel Park—there seems to be some confusion as to when a motorist can legally proceed.

Cornelius Police Chief David R. Baucom

“If a pedestrian has crossed the roadway and the lights are still flashing a driver can proceed with the lights flashing before the lights time out,” said Cornelius Police Chief David Baucom.

“This is the same for any crosswalk with lights including the new one on Westmoreland Road,” he added.