The Orange County Sheriff's Department is ramping up enforcement this Friday in Rancho Santa Margarita to crack down on road violations. On the 24th, deputies will be out in force, aiming to reduce crash risks involving motorcycles according to the news released.
The reminder comes loud and clear for California's nearly 900,000 motorcyclists and car drivers alike. With motorcyclists 28 times more likely to fatally crash than car occupants, authorities are taking steps to aggressively safeguard lives. And let's face it—to not check twice for motorcycles in your mirrors and blind spots is to virtually court disaster.
Orange County's finest aren't just about enforcement; they're doling out advice too. Motorists are urged to signal their intentions and maintain a safe following distance. Always check twice for motorcycles in your mirrors and blind spots,' the OCSD declares, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and the precious need to never follow a motorcycle too closely. Motorcyclists aren't left out of the safety bonanza, with calls to always wear a DOT-compliant helmet and high-visibility gear.
Despite California's lane splitting legality, the OCSD cautions riders to only practice the maneuver under safe conditions, especially around larger vehicles.
The OCSD advises all riders to consider upskilling through the California Motorcyclist Safety Program. The motorcycle safety enforcement operations are backed by bucks from a grant through the California Office of Traffic Safety via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
