LANCASTER – Lancaster Sheriff’s deputies will be on the lookout this Monday for bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians who violate traffic laws and put roadway users at risk.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, May 11, at undisclosed locations around Lancaster.
Deputies will be looking for “drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs and signals, or any other dangerous violation,” according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
Deputies will also look for pedestrians who cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way. And bike riders will be stopped for riding on the wrong side of the road, not complying with stop signs, and failing to follow the same rules as vehicles.
“Whether you are on foot, behind the wheel or on a bike, you play a part in roadway safety,” said Sergeant Robert Hill. “Understanding the rules of the road using all modes of transportation helps ensure we all get to our destination safely.”
Sheriff’s officials offered the following safety tips for sharing the road:
- Pedestrians should only cross the street using crosswalks or intersections, preferably with a stop sign or signal. People on foot should also look for cars backing up and avoid darting between parked cars, make eye contact with drivers and wear bright clothing during the day and reflective materials or use a flashlight at night.
- Drivers should wait for pedestrians to cross the street, avoid distractions like using a cell phone, and be courteous and patient.
- Bike riders are reminded to always wear a helmet, which is required by law for those under 18. Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.
Funding for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
[Information via news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.]
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Bryan says
Not surprising at all. The tax revenue from speeding is going way down, so they have to find some way to make that money back. How else are these road pirates’ 6-figure pensions going to be paid for?
surfside 6 says
Ever wonder just how far street cops will go to compound misery? How about enforcing “nanny” laws in the middle of worldwide life or death emergency???
Ron says
We had a 17 year old killed riding skateboard near my place in A very dark area.
Ron says
It’s because stupid people get hit walking in the streets. We Support our Law Enforcement.
Another Victim says
They’ll pull you over even if you’re obeying the law. Cops out here a jokes and harass good people. I think everyone in the AV has encountered pigs tailgating and following then using some sad excuse to show their donut dipping buddies how much power they have on the people (obviously we’re obligated).
We don’t feel bad for them when they get shot. Police the police.
Eric says
LMAO, why does it take a “special operation to do this” they should be doing this everyday. Once again we get super mediocre law enforcement out here, waste of taxpayers money. We need our own police department where we have more control.
No Fool says
I had a clown in a bright colored shirt deliberately jump in front of my path on Avenue I to see if I would stop. Yes, I had to make a sudden stop to avoid the SHERIFF’S DECOY! Almost got rear ended. As long as they don’t use entrapment measures, I’m good with getting the FOOLS that disobey!
Alby says
Its Lancaster. Of coarse these idiotic and good for nothing pigs are gonna use entrapment measures to make their fat ass dirty dollar. This idiot black female lancaster off-duty cop kept using inner city people to run in front of me at a liquor store just because she thought i was gonna hit her in the parking lot at the amazing speed of seven miles per hour. This went on for roughly three weeks. Theyll use scumbags and goons from the dirty ghetto to reinforce their road rules using scumbag measures. I wish I knew her name so I can constantly remind her what a ghetto piece of trash she is. And she’s only one of many. They are broke jokes that get off to their badge. Cancerous.