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Rev Up Safety: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
| Nature of Incident: | Rev Up Safety: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month | ||||
| Location: | County of Ventura | ||||
| Date & Time: | May 2024 | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Ventura County Sheriff’s Office | ||||
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| During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. By practicing safe driving habits and taking shared responsibility on our roads, we can help everyone arrive at their destination safely. “Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so be extra careful before changing lanes,” Sergeant Jacob Holt said. “A simple double take could mean the difference between a safe journey and a tragic crash. Motorcycle riders do not have the same protections drivers and passengers do. Let's all do our part to keep each other safe out there.” According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, there were 6,218 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes in 2022. Motorcyclists were about 22 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a motor vehicle crash and four times more likely to be injured. To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding: Drivers
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 |
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| News Release Date: | May 1, 2024 |
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| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Sergeant Daniel Gonzales [email protected] |
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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