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Lake Elsinore police crack down on motorcycle safety During Friday's crackdown, 12 motorcyclists were cited for equipment or moving violations; nine motorists were cited for a variety of moving violations. Three motorcycles and three cars were towed or impounded for driving without a valid license or registration. By Toni McAllister, SWRNN Saturday, April 24, 2010 print page email share this comment bookmark text size vote nowBuzz up! Officers from the Lake Elsinore Police Department conducted motorcycle safety enforcement patrols across the city on Friday as part of the department’s efforts to crack down on motorcycle related collisions, drunk driving and other violations made by all vehicle operators that lead to motorcycle collisions, injuries and fatalities.
According to the the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, in 2008, 37 percent of motorcycle operators killed were not properly licensed — up from 36 percent in 2007.
During Friday’s crackdown, 12 motorcyclists were cited for equipment or moving violations; nine motorists were cited for a variety of moving violations. Three motorcycles and three cars were towed or impounded for driving without a valid license or registration.
The Lake Elsinore Police Department is encouraging new riders who are purchasing motorcycles to buy a bike that is appropriate for their skill and experience level. The department also urges riders to be properly licensed and to seek out professional training that includes risk awareness and risk management.
Rider’s can get training through the California Motorcyclist Safety Program, and information is available at www.CA-msp.org or 1-877 RIDE 411 or 1-877-743-3411.
Funding for the patrol was provided through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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