California Highway Patrol (CHP) Focused on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nearly three out of four pedestrian deaths occur in urban environments (73 percent), at non-intersections (70 percent), during the nighttime (70 percent), and many involve alcohol. The Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), reports that the number of bicyclists killed in collisions has been gradually increasing.

“Motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists equally share the obligation to ensure the safety of one another,” said Mojave Area Commander Lieutenant Irigoyen.

To help reduce the number of pedestrian and bicyclist collisions occurring in the Eastern region of Kern County, the Mojave Area CHP will be deploying Special Enforcement Units (SEU’s) focusing on pedestrian violations and bicycle violations on March 13th and March 20th.

“Public safety is a high priority in our community,” added Lieutenant Irigoyen. “With an increased and aggressive enforcement effort we can reduce pedestrian and bicycle involved collisions and make our roadways safer for everyone.”