SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — An ordinance passed by the Scottsdale City Council will soon prohibit pedestrians from standing on traffic medians for too long.

Starting Sept. 25, the city will implement a rule that bans individuals from standing or remaining on most traffic medians in Scottsdale. Violators of the rule could be charged with a Class 3 misdemeanor.

The rule applies to medians located on roadways with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or higher.

Pedestrians can still use a median as an area to quickly seek refuge as they're crossing at an intersection.

"Persons on medians and roadways who interact with motorists distract and disrupt vehicular traffic and create a safety risk," city documents state. "The city's interest in protecting the welfare of pedestrians and occupants of motor vehi

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