Police plan safety efforts to protect public

During the month of May, the Yuba City Police Department said it will be putting an emphasis on traffic safety intended to protect motorcycle riders and those biking and walking.

The department said it planned to have extra officers on patrol this month to specifically look for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders.

Factors that lead to crashes for motorcycle riders include improper turning, right-of-way violations, driving under the influence, unsafe lane changes and speeding, which is the most common contributor to a crash,