The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will deploy additional deputies in Pico Rivera on September 15 from 6 a.m. to noon to identify traffic violations by drivers and motorcycle riders.

Leading causes of motorcycle crashes include unsafe speed, improper turns, right-of-way violations, impaired driving and unsafe lane changes. Speeding is the most common factor, accounting for nearly one-third of motorcycle crashes in California.

Drivers are reminded to check mirrors and blind spots carefully, use turn signals, maintain a safe following distance and leave enough room for motorcycles when turning at intersections.

Motorcyclists should wear a U.S. Department of Transportation-compliant helmet and protective gear, keep their lights on and consider using reflective material to improve visibility. Riders should signal lane changes well in advance and never assume that other drivers can see them. Although lane splitting is legal in California, riders should avoid doing so at high speeds in free-flowing traffic.

The operation is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. California Office of Traffic Safety：https://www.ots.ca.gov