For Immediate Release
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Yucaipa Police Station
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for August 27th
Yucaipa, Calif. – The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBCSD) - Yucaipa Police will conduct a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation August 27th from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM, aimed at keeping people out exercising or enjoying the outdoors safe.
The SBCSD - Yucaipa Police recognizes the need to protect the public by looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians that make roads unsafe.
These violations include drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs and signals or any other traffic violation by bike riders or pedestrians.
The safety of bicyclists and pedestrians remains a top priority for the SBCSD -Yucaipa Police. Every year we have serious injury collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians.
To keep you and your family safe, we offer the following tips when out biking, driving or walking:
PEDESTRIANS
• Only cross at marked crosswalks or intersections with a stop sign or signal.
• Look for cars backing up. Avoid going between parked cars.
• Make eye contact with drivers. Don’t assume they see you.
• Wear bright clothing during the day and use a flashlight when walking at night.
DRIVERS
• Wait for pedestrians to cross the street. Be courteous and patient.
• Stay off the phone.
• No speeding. Speed limits are not suggestions.
• Look for pedestrians when backing up, turning at intersections or entering/exiting shopping centers.
BICYCLISTS
• Always wear a helmet. Helmets are required by law for anyone under 18, but recommended for all ages.
• Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.
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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