Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) officers will be on the lookout for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists during a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation this Sunday.
LBPD officers will patrol areas frequented by motorcyclists and areas where motorcycle crashes frequently occur. Officers will also crack down on drivers and motorcyclists who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and those who are speeding, making illegal turns or any other dangerous violations.
“The Long Beach Police Department would like to remind all motorists to always be alert and watch out for motorcycles, especially when turning and changing lanes,” the LBPD said in a statement. “Drivers should be aware that motorcycle lane splitting is not illegal if done in a safe and prudent manner.”
Funding for the operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.