PSA: Increased enforcement This Friday for Lake and Mendocino County

2WheelBear

2WheelBear

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Might want to find another place to play, more than normal CHP out for a few days. It has been bad out here lately.


Full article located here:


http://www.lakeconews.com/index.php...safety-for-survival&catid=1:latest&Itemid=197


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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 01:29 Editor
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol is planning a special upcoming enforcement in Lake and Mendocino counties focusing on motorcycle safety and seeking to reduce impaired driving.

According to preliminary figures from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, more than 400 people were killed and nearly 12,000 people were injured in motorcycle-involved collisions in 2011, representing a nearly 20 percent increase in the death rate in California from the previous year.

“Operating a motorcycle or driving a vehicle while impaired can have deadly consequences,” said CHP Lt. Greg Baarts, commander of the Clear Lake office.

Lake and Mendocino counties provide a primary thoroughfare, linking Interstate 5 and US 101 via State Routes 20, 29 and 53.

These scenic and winding roadways are favored by thousands of motorcyclists, often while riding in special motorcycle-related events.

Alcohol is also commonly served at these events, which compounds the problem. Some of the visitors to nearby wineries also drive while impaired through Lake and Mendocino counties.

To address the issue, CHP’s Clear Lake and Ukiah Areas will conduct a joint grant-funded enforcement day on Friday, May 24, focusing on motorcycle safety and impaired driving.

Officers will be looking for violations made by drivers and riders alike that can lead to motorcycle crashes.

They also will be cracking down on both those operating regular vehicles and motorcycles that are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or committing any other dangerous violation.

“I am hopeful the enhanced enforcement efforts directed towards ensuring motorcycle safety and removing impaired drivers from our roadways, will help reduce the number of injury collisions during the Memorial Day Weekend,” said Capt. Jim Epperson, commander of the Ukiah Area office.
 
Carlo

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Stormdragon

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2WheelBear said:
M400 people were killed and nearly 12,000 people were injured in motorcycle-involved collisions in 2011, representing a nearly 20 percent increase in the death rate in California from the previous year.
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Ain't statistics wonneerful?


I seem to remember a 2% or so DROP, in 2012. But hey, lets not talk abut THAT. :laughing.



And yes, you can discuss the fact that a 2% drop is nothing but a minor variance, but that STILL means there was NO increase in 2012. Now it's 2013. So why are we discussing 2011? :dunno
 
TheRiddler

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Stormdragon said:
Ain't statistics wonneerful?


I seem to remember a 2% or so DROP, in 2012. But hey, lets not talk abut THAT. :laughing.



And yes, you can discuss the fact that a 2% drop is nothing but a minor variance, but that STILL means there was NO increase in 2012. Now it's 2013. So why are we discussing 2011? :dunno
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There's a good chance 20% increase has little to do with increased safety and awareness, and everything to do with the absolute number of motorcycles on the road.
 
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