Motorcycle Fatalities are on the Rise Again
After a two-year decline in motorcycle fatalities, it appears that the numbers are rising again, this according to The California Office of Traffic Safety. The organization reported recently that 414 motorcycle riders died in California in 2011, an 18 percent increase over the previous year. This is a disturbing trend, and there are no easy answers as to what may be behind the jump.
Long Beach PD Launches “Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation”
First Napa, then Pasadena, and now the city of Long Beach is cracking down on reckless motorcyclists in its so-called “Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation.” The operation took place on June 30th, and involved placing additional police enforcement on specific, targeted Long Beach streets where accidents commonly occur.
Napa, CA Police to Crack Down on Motorcycle Lawbreakers
If you live in the Napa California region, and you drive a motorcycle, you will want to observe extra caution on Saturday, as the Napa Police Department is cracking down on motorcyclists who fail to observe the rules of the road. The Napa area has been a hotbed for motorcycle-related injuries and fatalities, so on Saturday, the police force will be performing an exhaustive motorcycle enforcement operation.
Failure to Yield Can Lead to Serious Motorcycle Accidents
Failure to yield is a common cause of motorcycle accidents.
Motorcyclists are entitled to the same rights as other motorists when traveling the roadways, however, not all drivers always observe the rules of the road. If the driver of a car, truck or other passenger vehicle fails to properly yield the right of way to motorcyclists, it can potentially result in a serious motorcycle accident.