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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
| Nature of Incident: | May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month | ||||
| Location: | County of Ventura | ||||
| Date & Time: | May 2025 | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Ventura County Sheriff’s Office | ||||
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| County of Ventura, California. — During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives. “Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so be extra careful before changing lanes,” Deputy Marco Garibay said. “A simple double take can make a life-saving difference. Motorcycle riders do not have the same protection as 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, representing 15 percent of total highway fatalities for that year. In California, 634 motorcyclists were killed in 2022, an increase of 3.8 percent from 2021. Throughout the month, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office will be focused on enforcing vehicle codes promoting motorcycle safety. 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 Jason Christmann |
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| News Release Date: | May 1, 2025 |
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| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Sergeant Jason Christmann [email protected] |
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| Approved by: |
Captain Jason 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