SUSANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
1801 Main St., Susanville CA 96130
Office (530) 257-5603 Dispatch (530) 257-2171 Fax (530) 257-7366
Email: [email protected]
Ryan Cochran
Chief of Police
Check Twice for Motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Susanville Police
Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. Safe riding
and driving practices, and a shared responsibility from all road users, will help
everyone get to their destination safely.
To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving
or riding:
Drivers
• Always check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
• Do not follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.
• 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 Traffic Safety Administration.
