SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Standing on traffic medians will be against the law in Scottsdale, effective Thursday.
Under the median safety ordinance, loitering on traffic medians in a 30-mile-per-hour zone or higher will be a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Enforcement for a Class 3 misdemeanor can lead to:
- 30 days in jail
- $500 citation
- One year probation
Knowing some may see this ordinance as a way to penalize panhandling amongst the homeless community, Scottsdale police officer Aaron Bolin said it’s meant to enhance safety for everyone…