CHP marks May for motorcycle safety awareness
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The warming weather and increasing number of vehicles traveling on California’s roadways offer a timely reminder of the importance of motorcycle safety awareness for motorcyclists and motorists alike. By recognizing May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the California Highway Patrol emphasizes safe riding and driving practices for everyone.
“Motorcyclists who are responsible, informed and properly equipped can help reduce rider deaths and injuries,” CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray said. “Motorists are also key to reducing crashes by being aware of the dangers and challenges of motorcycle riding. Taking the time to look twice for motorcyclists can save a life.”
SACRAMENTO â The warming weather and increasing number of vehicles traveling on Californiaâs roadways offer a timely reminder of the importance of motorcycle safety awareness for motorcyclists and motorists alike. By recognizing May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) emphasizes safe riding and driving practices for everyone.
âMotorcyclists who are responsible, informed, and properly equipped can help reduce rider deaths and injuries,â CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray said. âMotorists are also key to reducing crashes by being aware of the dangers and challenges of motorcycle riding. Taking the time to look twice for motorcyclists can save a life.â
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BEVERLY HILLS The Beverly Hills Police Department is encouraging the community to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Wednesday, May 5 by designating a sober driver. Laws will be enforced to keep drivers and pedestrians safe by celebrating responsibly.
“Don’t ruin the celebrations by putting yourself and others at risk and driving impaired. If you’re planning on drinking, plan on getting a sober ride home,” the BHPD stated.
The police department is reminding the public that drugs, alcohol, and marijuana impair vision and judgment calls when behind the wheel of a vehicle.
In addition, the Beverly Hills Police Department is alerting the public to check prescribed medications and adhere to all warning labels, avoid driving after using medications if there is a “do not operate heavy machinery,” “may cause dizziness or drowsiness” warning.
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Officers issued 18 citations for driving without a license and four for miscellaneous moving violations, police said. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)
NOVATO, CA One person was arrested and 22 citations were issued Friday night at a Novato DUI checkpoint, police said.
Of the 1,039 vehicles that went through the checkpoint 68 were directed to a secondary screening area, police said.
Officers issued 18 citations for driving without a license and four for miscellaneous moving violations, police said.
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Eight drivers were issued field sobriety tests and one vehicle was towed according to police.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.