🎉 Exciting news today! Safe Play Park is now open at Howe Community Park on the corner of Howe Ave. and Cottage Way in Sacramento. 🚦The park transformed parking spots to a place where kids and families learn safe road habits through hands-on fun. 🚴 Start the summer right and build skills for a safer future! Learn more in bio.
🚲May is National Bicycle Safety Month🚲
From children riding to school to adults staying active and healthy, biking is both a pastime and a mode of transportation for thousands of Californians. May is National Bicycle Safety Month and the Hermosa Beach PD is urging everyone to be alert to keep our community safe.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 1,166 people killed while riding a bike on U.S. roads in 2023, and an estimated 49,489 bicyclists were injured. In California, there were 145 bicyclists killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023.
“People of all ages use both bicycles and e-bikes to ride to school, work, and other activities,” said Sgt. Keaton Dadigan. Bikes, like all road users, have the right to safe streets. We encourage drivers and bicyclists to look out for one another and practice safe habits so we may all go safely.”
To help keep people biking or walking safe, Hermosa Beach PD will continue conduct traffic safety operations throughout the month specifically focused on driver behaviors that put bicyclists and pedestrians at risk, such as speeding, making illegal turns, failure to yield right of way and stop sign/red light running. So far this month, HBPD has also issued numerous citations to bike/ebike riders that put pedestrian’s safety at risk in The Strand “Walk Only” zones (pictured).
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
May 14 is Bike to Work Day! Swap 4 wheels for 2 and get to work in a more sustainable way.
Tips for biking safely:
-Always wear a helmet
-Use lights at night
-Travel in the same direction as traffic
The OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty joined other OTS staff at the California Electric Device Safety Symposium in Huntington Beach this week. The OTS highlighted efforts to advance traffic safety through education, enforcement, and other countermeasures to address some of our most critical traffic safety needs. Organized by the @hbpolicedept , the event focused on emerging e-bike safety trends, policies, and best practices. The OTS appreciated the opportunity to connect with our partners and leave with new insights to inform future strategies and programs for safe e-bike use.
🏍️May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month🏍️
Novato Police reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives.
“Motorcyclists are out in greater numbers as the weather warms, and we’re reminding everyone to share the road, Sgt. Trevor Hall said. “Most crashes involving motorcycles happen when drivers simply don’t see them. Taking a few extra seconds to look twice can prevent a tragedy.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 6,335 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes in the U.S. in 2023, representing 15 percent of total highway fatalities for that year. In California, 583 motorcyclists were killed in 2023.
To help keep our riders safe, Novato Police is conducting traffic enforcement operations throughout the month, focusing on the leading causes of motorcycle crashes. As a result, 28 motorists were cited, 1 was arrested for driving on a suspended license with 2 warrants, and 1 e-motorcycle rider was cited for riding without a license or insurance and the e-motorcycle was towed.
Drivers
đźš—Always check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
đźš—Do not follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.
đźš—If you see a motorcycle with a signal on, be careful. Be sure that the rider is turning before moving ahead.
Motorcyclists
🏍️Always wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet with eye protection.
🏍️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.
🏍️Ride defensively. Don’t assume a driver can see you. 🏍️Avoid riding in a driver’s blind spot.
🏍️Always keep your lights on, even during the day.
Lastly, both drivers and riders should never drive/ride distracted or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway T
*** 2 ARRESTED & 30 DRIVERS CITED AT DUI CHECKPOINT ***
On May 8, 2026 the Colton Police Department conducted a DUl and Driver’s License checkpoint in the 1600 block of S. La Cadena Drive, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. A total of 900 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, with 552 screened for signs of intoxication or driving without a license. Officers made one DUl arrest and apprehended another individual for a felony warrant. Additionally, 30 drivers received citations for various traffic-related offenses.
DUl checkpoint locations are selected based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary objective of these checkpoints is to enhance public safety by removing suspected impaired drivers from the roads.
Further DUl checkpoints will be conducted in the future at undisclosed locations. This checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
On May 08, 2026, our department in collaboration with Bell PD conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and 37th Street. The checkpoint operated from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 2:30 a.m. Three arrests were made for driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs. An additional arrest was made for driving on a suspended/revoked driver’s license for DUI.
During the operation, 357 vehicles were contacted, and 916 vehicles passed through the checkpoint. Twenty-five vehicles were contacted during a secondary screen. Officers issued 12 citations to drivers for operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
A total of 6 vehicles were impounded. Three of them for drivers arrested for DUI, two for unlicensed driver as the subjects operating the vehicles could not find a licensed driver to take possession of those vehicles, and one for driver arrested for driving on a suspended/revoked driver’s license.
@gosafelyca is here to make sure you get home safely! Your official Designated Driver Sponsor — because the best encore is making it home safe. 🤠🚗 #CITP26
✨ We had the opportunity to attend a Mommy & Me event hosted by Celeste Rodriguez and her team at Discovery Cube Los Angeles. ✨
During the event, our officers and dispatchers highlighted the importance of car seat safety and shared valuable information with families to help keep children safe on the road. @ots_ca
Thank you to all of our dispatchers and officers who attended and helped make the event a success. Chipper also made a special appearance and brought plenty of smiles to everyone throughout the day! 💙🚔
We appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community and support events that bring families together.
@chp_baldwinpark@chp_la_comm@chp_southerndivision@asmcelesterodriguez
*** DUI/CDL CHECKPOINT FRIDAY, MAY 8TH 2026 ***
On Friday, May 8,2026, the Colton Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) & Driver’s License (CDL) Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., at an undisclosed location.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of DUl checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk.” Chief A. Vega said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”
Colton Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana remains illegal.
Drivers charged with a first-time DUl face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
DID YOU KNOWâť“ Almost 40% of your field of vision in a car is blocked by blind spots. As a driver, you need to stay đź’Ż% engaged and alert for motorcycles!
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Because of its size, a motorcycle can be hard to see in traffic 🚦🚚🏍️. Stay alert when you’re behind the wheel. Look twice for motorcycles!
