Motorcycle Safety Tips Provided By Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Posted by: Louie Diaz in Public Safety, Santa Clarita Latest News April 30, 2020 - 12:25 pm 2 Comments 2,459 Views

style=”font-weight: 400;”>With motorcyclists having 28 times more of a chance of being killed on the road, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials are offering safety tips to help keep bikers safe, officials said Wednesday. 

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Sheriff’s officials are encouraging the community to think about the safety of riders on two wheels and look twice for motorcycles, according to the department.

“While we should be staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand people need to get out once in a while and run essential errands,” said Sergeant Robert Hill with the LASD. “Don’t let safety on the road go by the wayside, whether you are on two wheels or four.”

During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is expected to conduct motorcycle safety enforcement operations throughout the county, including in Santa Clarita.  

The motorcycle safety enforcement operation is aimed at educating both motorcyclists and drivers on the rules of the road.
With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state, many road users are going places without the same protections as drivers, according to officials.

Motorcycle riders are 28 times more likely to die in a crash than vehicle occupants, according to officials.
To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding:
Drivers should always check twice for motorcycles.

Check both mirrors and blind spots; use your signal when changing lanes; never follow a motorcycle too closely and always keep a safe distance.

When at an intersection, allow enough space before turning.
Motorcyclists should always wear a DOT-compliant helmet and protective gear like gloves and leather clothing; consider adding reflective tape to your clothing to make it easier for other drivers to see you; keep your lights on at all times, even during the day; don’t assume drivers see you: signal well in advance before changing lanes and watch for turning vehicles.

Lastly, never drive/ride under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

“Remember, we are all in this together, even if we are told to stay apart,” officials said.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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