Bike & Pedestrian-Safety Crackdown Set Monday In Palm Desert

Palm Desert CA

21 July, 2021

7:10 PM

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PALM DESERT, CA — Heads up, motorist, pedestrian and cycling scofflaws! A bicycle- and pedestrian-safety operation will be held Monday in Palm Desert as the Riverside County Sheriff's Department aims to reinforce safety on area roadways for drivers and people out-and-about and exercising outdoors. Deputies will be on the look-out, July 26 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., for drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs and signals or any other traffic violation by bike riders or pedestrians. "The safety of bicyclists and pedestrians remains a top priority for the Riverside County Sheriff's department," the agency said, adding that, so far this year, the department has logged 12 injury collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians. Don't want a ticket or accident? We don't blame you. Check out these biking, driving and walking safety reminders from RivCo deputies: PEDESTRIANS: Only cross at marked crosswalks or intersections with a stop sign or signal.Look for cars backing up. Avoid going between parked cars.Make eye contact with drivers. Don't assume they see you.Wear bright clothing during the day and use a flashlight when walking at night. DRIVERS: Wait for pedestrians to cross the street. Be courteous and patient.Stay off the phone.No speeding. Speed limits are not suggestions.Look for pedestrians when backing up, turning at intersections or entering/exiting shopping centers. BICYCLISTS: Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow moving vehicle. --------- ALSO SEE: Hit-and-Run Driver Sought After Striking Pair Changing Flat Tire Hiring Fairs Coming Up: Marriott Desert Springs & Morongo CasinoJoin 'Top Chef' Fabio Viviani 'Grandma's Meatballs' Cooking Class at Morongo