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Check Twice for Motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
| Nature of Incident: | Check Twice for Motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month |
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| Location: | County of Ventura | ||||
| Date & Time: | May, 2023 | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Ventura County Sheriff’s Office | ||||
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| Ventura County, California. – During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. Safe riding and driving practices, and a shared responsibility from all road users, will help everyone get to their destination safely. “Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so be extra careful before changing lanes,” Captain Darin Hendren said. “Motorcycle riders 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
Lastly, both drivers and riders should never drive/ride distracted or 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 2023 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Sergeant Daniel Gonzales (805) 388-5132 Daniel.Gonzales@Ventura.org |
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| Approved by: |
Captain Jason B. Hendren |
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Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511