Twenty Cited During Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation
By the City of Goleta Police
The Goleta Police Department Traffic Unit issued 20 traffic citations for a variety of violations made by drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians during a safety operation on January 17, 2023. In addition, 12 subjects were issued warnings and one vehicle was towed.
The citations were for various vehicle code violations where bicyclists or pedestrians made unsafe choices and the drivers were issued citations for infractions that were unsafe to bicycles or pedestrians.
The operation took place within the City of Goleta limits during a four-hour operation period. A total of 32 persons were contacted.
“Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility, especially when we are sharing roadways.” Sergeant Noel Rivas of the Goleta Police Department said. “Our main goal is that everyone gets home to their friends and families.”
Police services for the City of Goleta are provided by the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Jan 23, 2023 03:09 PMI'd like to see how many cyclists were cited for blowing through stop signs and stop lights and for not riding as close to the right side of the road as possible (riding 2 or more abreast). If the PD wants to make some real money, just post up anywhere along Cathedral Oaks at any time of the day.
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Jan 23, 2023 01:59 PMWhy so scant on details? How many of each type were cited?
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Jan 23, 2023 09:58 AMSBPD should do the same with radical outlaw bicyclists and skateboarders on our streets. Impound their bicycles and skateboards for 90 days hefty fines.
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Jan 23, 2023 08:17 AMI would like to see them focus on those drivers who run the red light when turning right!
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Jan 23, 2023 06:36 AMIt would be interesting to know what the pedestrians actually did as AB 2147 (2023) came into effect Jan 1, as long as it is safe to do, one can jaywalk. I'm oversimplifying the statute, I'm sure, but still, unless you are playing frogger, or crossing street on a red, should be able to cross the street w/out fine.
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Jan 23, 2023 01:58 PMMaybe crossed on a red? That's still illegal.
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Jan 22, 2023 11:44 PMThey can't do s%$* about the real crime, the gang members - but hell, someone jaywalks or those Barney Feif's in Goleta are glued to it.
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Jan 22, 2023 09:25 AMGood. Now , for SB police to copy.