22 Drivers Cited During Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
07/17/2025
MARIO GIOMI
[email protected]
707-776-3722
22 Drivers Cited During Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation
Petaluma, Calif. – Petaluma Police Department issued 22 citations for a variety of violations made by drivers during a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on July 16, 2025.
The operation took place in the Downtown area of Petaluma from 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. 46 drivers were stopped and contacted during the operation.
“Safety is a shared responsibility, with drivers holding the greatest responsibility to keep other road users safe,” Sergeant Mario Giomi said. “We hope this operation serves as a reminder to everyone to practice due care and to look out for one another.”
The Petaluma Police Department will be holding another bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372