ADVISORY/Monrovia Police Offer Extended Time for April 25 ``Ride-Along'' Demonstrations of Emergency Vehicle Intersection Safety System

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WHAT:    For news-media crews who could not attend the 10 a.m.,
         April 25 introduction or those who would like to report
         during live newscasts, the Monrovia Police Department is
         offering additional "ride-along" opportunities throughout the
         day for a new, high-tech traffic-signal warning system 
         designed to protect motorists when emergency vehicles speed
         through intersections. Developed by E-ViEWS Safety Systems
         Inc. with assistance from NASA/JPL, the system utilizes 
         advanced intersection-signal pre-emption technology and
         lighted warning signs with flashing icons.

WHO:     Monrovia Police Department officers and E-ViEWS Safety
         Systems managers.

WHEN:    Wednesday, April 25
         Noon to 10 p.m.
         Please call 818/371-2077 to confirm your "ride-along"
         appointment time.

WHERE:   Four Points by Sheraton Hotel parking lot
         700 W. Huntington Drive
         Monrovia, Calif. 91016
         626/357-5211
         (L.A. Thomas Guide, page 567 F-5)

WHY:     In the United States, emergency vehicles are involved in
         15,000 accidents annually while responding to calls, 
         resulting in 500 fatalities and 8,000 injuries. The emergency
         vehicle early-warning safety system was developed by E-ViEWS
         to save lives, prevent injuries and speed services.

VISUALS: The news media are invited to ride along in Monrovia police
         and fire vehicles during a "Code 3" demonstration of the
         E-ViEWS system on Huntington Drive. Visuals will include fire
         trucks and police cars, with lights and sirens operating,
         racing through pre-empted signals and flashing warning signs.