May is Bicycle Safety Month: Share the Road and Look Out for One Another
Hawthorne, California – May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Hawthorne Police Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides.
“The days are longer, and the weather is pleasant, making for ideal conditions to go on a bike ride,” Hawthorne Chief of Police Michael Ishii said. “Drivers, please share the road so we may all get places safely.”
The Hawthorne Police Department suggests the following safety tips for bicyclists and drivers:
Drivers
• Slow down and follow the speed limit. Be careful traveling through intersections.
• Look carefully for bicyclists and pedestrians before making a turn or opening a car door near streets or bike paths.
• Be patient when traveling behind a bicyclist. Maintain at minimum three feet of space when passing or overtaking a bicyclist.
• Never drive distracted or impaired.