The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies on patrol tomorrow, September 14th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders.
The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations, driving under the influence and unsafe lane changes. Speeding is the most common, accounting for nearly a third of all crashes in the state.
To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding:
Drivers
• Always check twice for motorcycles in your mirrors and blind spots.
• Use your signal when changing lanes.
• Never follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.
• When at an intersection, allow enough space before turning.
Motorcyclists
• Always wear a DOT compliant helmet and protective gear.
• Consider adding reflective tape to make it easier for other drivers to see you.
• Always keep your lights on, even during the day.
• Don’t assume drivers see you: signal well in advance before changing lanes and watch for turning vehicles.
• Although lane splitting is legal, the practice is not encouraged at high speeds in free-flowing traffic.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will hold other motorcycle safety enforcement operations throughout the month of September.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Forwarded by:
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
http://www.lasd.org
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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hello!!! Speed traps on Fountain and Crescent Heights. Simple Fix, catch a multitude of miscreants. These folks believe it is training grounds for the Indy 500.
Why this doesn’t happen EVERY SINGLE DAY is beyond me.
Jeez really Good luck
Just thank Jerry Brown for allowing splitting traffic totally legal
Doing this during daylight hours is not the way. They should target motorcycles at night when speeding occurs the most. On Fountain.
You mean we’re now letting cops to do their job?