(City of Clovis) – Over the weekend, two traffic officers completed special enforcement for Motorcycle Safety Month.
Both cars and motorcycles were stopped who violated motorcycle-related safety violations.
Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
During one stop near Shepherd/Temperance, someone riding an off-road dirt bike was stopped after our traffic officer noticed them driving recklessly. The rider was arrested for reckless driving, violation of probation, and riding with a suspended license. The dirt bike was also towed.
Over the 1 1/2 day detail, traffic officers made 27 stops and issued 18 citations specifically related to motorcycle safety month.
Remember to help make the roadway safer for everyone, and follow these tips:
-Look twice at intersections for motorcycles.
-Be aware of your blind spots.
-Always wear a helmet & safety gear when riding a motorcycle.
-Lane-splitting in CA is legal when done so safely. Share the road.
-Allow for greater following distance behind a motorcycle.
-Obey the rules of the road.
-Always use your turn signals.
This detail was paid for by a grant by the California Office of Traffic Safety.
