05/20/2026
Obey traffic laws, wear your seat belt, and avoid distractions.
May is an important traffic safety month, and the Pacifica Police Department reminds everyone to be responsible drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. May is both Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and National Bicycle Safety Month, and it also includes the “Click It or Ticket” campaign from May 18–31.
As warmer weather brings more motorcycles to the road, drivers are encouraged to look twice for motorcycles, check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes, maintain safe following distances, and always use proper signals. Staying alert helps prevent crashes and save lives. 🏍️
These same safety tips apply to bicyclists. Please watch for children, adults, and seniors biking for transportation, exercise, or recreation. Cyclists have less protection than vehicle occupants, so drivers should obey speed limits, use extra caution at intersections, and never drive or bike while distracted or impaired. 🚲
For the “Click It or Ticket” campaign, all drivers and passengers should buckle up, and children must be secured in the appropriate car seat based on height and weight. We want every trip - short or long- to end safely, so please buckle up! Review CHP child safety seat guidelines here: www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/programs/child-safety-seats. 🚗
Let’s work together to keep everyone safe on the road and reduce preventable injuries and tragedies. Stay alert, save lives!
