Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies will be on the lookout in Lancaster today for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians that make roads unsafe.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation will be conducted from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
Violations include drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs and signals, or any other traffic violations by bike riders or pedestrians, sheriff’s officials said.
“Drivers, slow down and allow bicyclists and pedestrians the same access to roads,” Sergeant Robert Hill said. “To protect you and your family, we want to make sure everyone is following rules that keep them safe.”
In 2020, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigated 42 deadly and 750 injury collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians. The Department offers the following tips to residents:
PEDESTRIANS
• Only cross at marked crosswalks or
intersections with a stop sign or signal.
• Look for cars backing up. Avoid going
between parked cars.
• Make eye contact with drivers. Don’t assume
they see you.
• Wear bright clothing during the day and use a
flashlight when walking at night.
DRIVERS
• Wait for pedestrians to cross the street. Be
courteous and patient.
• Stay off the phone.
• Follow the speed limit.
• Look for pedestrians when backing
up or turning.
BICYCLISTS
• Always wear a helmet. Helmets are required
by law for anyone under 18.
• Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of
traffic and have the same requirements as any
slow-moving vehicle.
Funding for the bicycle and pedestrian safety operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
