{"id":325387,"date":"2023-05-28T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T15:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/?p=325387"},"modified":"2023-05-25T08:38:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T15:38:37","slug":"check-twice-for-motorcycles-when-taking-to-the-roads-around-la-mesa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/check-twice-for-motorcycles-when-taking-to-the-roads-around-la-mesa\/","title":{"rendered":"Verifique dos veces si hay motocicletas al conducir por las carreteras alrededor de La Mesa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">During May\u2019s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the La Mesa Police Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. Safe riding and driving practices, and a shared responsibility from all road users, will help everyone get to their destination safely.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\">\u201c<span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so be extra careful before changing lanes,\u201d Chief Ray Sweeney said. \u201cMotorcycle riders are more vulnerable than drivers and passengers in vehicles. Please share the road responsibly and drive safe.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Drivers<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\">\u2022<span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Always check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\">\u2022<span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Do not follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\">\u2022<span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you see a motorcycle with a signal on, be careful. Be sure that the rider is turning before moving ahead. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Motorcyclists<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\">\u2022<span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Always wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet with eye protection.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\">\u2022<span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Wear leather or other sturdy clothing such as a jacket, pants, boots with nonskid soles and gloves. Add reflective strips or decals to your clothing and motorcycle to make it easier for other drivers to see you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\">\u2022<span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ride defensively. Don\u2019t assume a driver can see you. Avoid riding in a driver\u2019s blind spot. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2022<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Always keep your lights on, even during the day. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Lastly, both drivers and riders should never drive\/ride distracted or under the influence of alcohol and\/or drugs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><em>Cr\u00e9dito de la foto: Pixabay.com<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During May\u2019s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the La Mesa Police Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. Safe riding and driving practices, and a shared responsibility from all road users, will help everyone get to their destination safely. \u201cMotorcycles may be difficult to spot, so be extra careful before changing lanes,\u201d Chief Ray [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":938,"featured_media":325392,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"During May\u2019s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the La Mesa Police Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. 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