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Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 :: 06:11 p.m. PDT

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National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Nature of Incident: National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
   
Location: Camarillo, CA
Date & Time: Month of May
Unit(s) Responsible: Camarillo Police Department - Traffic Bureau
 

 

  
     
Narrative:
During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, The Camarillo Police Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles.
“Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so being extra careful before changing lanes is always good practice,” Commander Eric Tennessen said. “Motorcycle riders are out in the elements and do not have the same protections drivers and passengers do. Please share the road with motorcycles and drive safe.”
To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding:
Drivers
  • Always check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
  • Do not follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.
  • If you see a motorcycle with a signal on, be careful. Be sure that the rider is turning before moving ahead.
Motorcyclists · Always wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet with eye protection.
  • Wear leather or other sturdy clothing such as a jacket, pants, boots with nonskid soles and gloves. Add reflective strips or decals to your clothing and motorcycle to make it easier for other drivers to see you.
  • Ride defensively. Don’t assume a driver can see you. Avoid riding in a driver’s blind spot.
  • Always keep your lights on, even during the day.
Lastly, both drivers and riders should never drive/ride distracted under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
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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Prepared by: Sergeant Daniel Gonzales  
News Release Date: May 3, 2022  
Media Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Daniel Gonzales
[email protected]
(805) 388-5132
 		  
Approved by:
 
 
 		 Captain Shane Matthews
 		  
           
 
 

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