01-05-2025
Stockton police shares safety reminders for National Bicycle Safety Month
( The Stockton Police Department is reminding the community to be vigilant as May is National Bicycle Safety Month.
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Citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, SPD said 1,105 people were killed while riding their bikes in 2022. The administration also said that 46,295 bicyclists were injured in that same year.
Police said that as warmer weather arrives, more people bike for commuting, exercise or recreation. Police said it is important for everyone to look out for each other.
'Bicycling is a great means of transportation and recreation, and everyone deserves to ride to their destination safely,' Chief of Police Stanley McFadden said. 'Whether you are behind the wheel or on two wheels, we all share the responsibility to move safely on our roads.'
Stockton police are giving safety tips for both drivers and bicyclists.
Drivers should:
Slow down, follow the speed limit, and be cautious going through intersections
Look carefully for bicyclists and pedestrians before making a turn or opening a car door near bike paths
Have patience and give bicyclists space when traveling behind them or passing them on the road
Per California Law, drivers are required to change lanes, when possible, to pass bicyclists, along with having three feet of space during the pass
Never drive impaired or distracted
Bicyclists should:
Use lights at night
Always wear a properly secured helmet, even though it is not required for riders 18 and older
Travel in the same direction of traffic
Follow the same requirements as any slow moving vehicle
Yield to pedestrians
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