HEMET POLICE DEPARTMENT COMES DOWN ON VIOLATORS

Date:

Editorial

Rusty Strait | Senior Reporter

Before I get started, something strange is going on at City Hall. Returning from a closed session to evaluate City Manager Chris Lopez’s performance, they never mentioned him but came out with “no action,” while at the same time announcing that Hemet’s Chief of Police, Eddie Pust would be the interim City Manager. Remember the last time when the City Manager was replaced by the interim City Manager, Police of Chief Dave Brown? Strange doings; indeed, Chief Pust is cracking down on vehicle violations. The Hemet Police Department recently placed extra officers on patrol, looking for violations made by vehicle drivers and motorcycle riders. Motor Cycles notoriously violate posted speeds, and make dangerous moves as they weave in and out lanes, endangering themselves and motorists alike.

Funding for the program is provided through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

May is National Bicycle Month and with summer and school out there are hundreds more bicycles on the streets every day, but especially on weekends. Both bikers, autos and trucks must understand the rules of sharing the road. One officer I spoke to said, “You may have the right away, but is it worth your life to take it when somebody else is hogging the road?”

Not to be left out, the violators of hands-free phone rules cause distractions from the road and cause death, injury and general mayhem. Also, stooping to retrieve a dropped phone in the car can result in serious injury, death or multiple collisions. The Hemet PD says, “Don’t do it. If we catch you at it, you will be cited. If you have an important or emergency call, pull over to the side of the road for it.” All you texters take note. Texting is far more distracting than talking on the phone because it takes your eyes off the road. Don’t do it.

Using a handheld cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine. Violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense will result in a point being added to a driver’s record.

Faking a seat belt with the strap over your shoulder Instead of clicked in is also a no-no and the fuzz is wise to that also. So no-no-no.

Remember the Hemet Police Patrol has it’s eye on you. Be safe, not sorry. Just sayin’

[email protected]

Find your latest news here at the Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle


• DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various author’s articles on this Opinion piece or elsewhere online or in the newspaper where we have articles with the header “COLUMN/EDITORIAL & OPINION” do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints or official policies of the Publisher, Editor, Reporters or anybody else in the Staff of the Hemet and San Jacinto Chronicle Newspaper.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share post:

Subscribe to The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle

Popular

More like this
Related

Student Talent Takes Center Stage at San Bernardino County Honor Concerts

More than 650 student musicians from throughout San Bernardino County were selected to showcase their musical talents during three separate honor concerts

Writers Corner: Motivation

Brad from Rancho Cucamonga asks me to explain motivation. That may appear to be a dumb question, but it isn't. I've been asked that question a number of times.

$783K Awarded to Support Urban Agriculture and Farmers via Inland Empire Resource Conservation District

This week, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Farm to Fork announced $11.67 million in funding awards through their Urban Agriculture Program focused on urban and disadvantaged communities throughout the state.

Clergy Corner: Better Than $150,000.00?

 The Boston Marathon! What an amazing race! Back when I was in high school and spending a fair amount of time running track, my dad told me if I would prepare for the Boston Marathon and meet the qualifying time, he would sponsor me.