Lake County >> Beginning Sunday, the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Clear Lake and Williams areas will have increased enforcement on Highway 20 focusing on motorcycle safety and impaired driving.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month in California. During the spring and summer months, Highway 20, in Colusa and Lake counties, are favored by thousands of motorcyclists, often riding in special motorcycle-related events as it is a primary thoroughfare linking Interstate 5 and US 101. Alcohol is also commonly served at these events which can lead to deadly consequences.
“We believe that driving on California roadways should be a safe and in many cases, a fun experience. It is our mission to educate and prevent motor vehicle collisions, so we encourage drivers to designate a driver on the Memorial Day weekend and enjoy the holiday”, said Hector Paredes, commander of the Clear Lake Area office.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
