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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1993-04-22 TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSION0 AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION 0 TO BE HELD ON APRIL 22, 1993 AT 6:00 P.M OPENING CEREMONIES 1. CALL FOR ORDER' CHAIRMAN DELMAR CABARET 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING 4. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS DELMAR CABARET EDMOND R. ARCHAMBAULT WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM JOE DARYL BATTLE EDWARD PACHECO 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SCHEDULED MATTERS 6. SEAT BELT USAGE SURVEY a ry aLa>eK P��c I RECEIVED I CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE APR 1 9 1993 AM PM 718 1 9 110 ► 11 1 12 1112►3AIM C 7. REQUEST FOR ON- STREET HANDICAP PARKING SPACE - 12204 THORSON AVENUE 8. ALLEY VACATION - FIRST ALLEY WEST OF ATLANTIC AVENUE BETWEEN WALNUT AVENUE AND LUGO AVENUE 9. REQUEST FOR RED CURBS - 3363 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS E T07 -221 COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS if • A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD March 25, 1993 A regular meeting of the Traffic and Parking Commission of the City of Lynwood was held on the above date. The meeting started at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 11330 Bullis Road, in the City of Lynwood, California. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Delmar Cabaret called the meeting to order. Commissioners' Edmond Archambault, Edward Pacheco, William Cunningham and Chairman Cabaret answered roll call. Commissioner Joe Battle was not present. He earlier called the Public Works Department office and announced that he would not be able to attend tonight's meeting. His regular employer has requested him to respond to a job related problem. The Sheriff's Department earlier called the Public Works Department office and announced that they would not be able to attend tonight's meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Commissioner Pacheco. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF POSTING Mr. Oskoui announced that the Agenda of March 25, 1993, was duly posted as required. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Commissioner Pacheco motioned to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cunningham and passed unanimously. PUBLIC ORALS Ms. Adela Jimenez, who resides at 3636 Josephine Street, at the T- intersection of Fir Street, requested to have the red paint, • recently installed, on the curb in front of her resident removed. Ms. Jimenez expressed, before the curb was painted red, she was able to park the family vehicle in front of her home, because she claimed that it stopped speeding vehicles from running onto her • property. Ms. Jimenez expressed, she fears that when her children are playing in her front yard and if a vehicle happens to run onto her property, her children will be at risk. Ms. Jimenez mentioned that vehicles often travel fast at unsafe speeds on Josephine Street, faster than the posted 25 miles per hour speed limit. . Mr. Oskoui explained, before the curb was painted red, the problem of speeding vehicles and accidents had been addressed and reviewed by the Traffic and Parking Commission during a previous Traffic and Parking Commission meeting. The Commission, then decided to install the red curb in front of 3630 Josephine Street. Mr. Oskoui further suggested, installing a barrier on the property can reduce the change of speeding vehicles running onto Ms. Jiminez's property. Commissioner Cunningham asked Ms. Jiminez, if she would comment on the condition as far as safety at the intersection now that the curb has been painted red and what is the existing street parking conditions. Ms. Jiminez, replied that she would like to be able to park her vehicle in front of her house to load and unload and in case, her children play in the front, her car parked in the front of. her property, protect them, in case a vehicle runs out of . control. Ms. Jiminez mentioned that her vehicle is also too large to park it on her property. Ms. Jiminez stated, regarding safe street conditions, she has contacted the Sheriff's Department regarding speeding vehicles in the afternoon and they do not responded to her calls. Mr. Oskoui mentioned, the Sheriff's Department has been notified to conduct selective enforcement. Commissioner Cunningham agreed that barriers could be considered to be installed in back side of the fence line on Ms. Jiminez's property. Chairman Cabaret stressed that the Sheriff's Department should provide selective enforcement on Josephine Street and Fir Street. Ms. Jiminez also request a stop sign to be installed on Josephine Street to slow down traffic. Commissioner Cunningham suggested installing a warning sign on to reduce speeding vehicles on Josephine Street. Reverend Leonard Morris, All Peoples First Assembly Church, 4330 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, was present and expressed that he favors the proposed alley vacation. Reverend Morris continued, and discussed that vacating the alleyway would be to his advantage and he shared pictures of the alley way with the Commission. Reverend Morris continued and discussed that there is a trash and graffiti problem in the alley way at all times, PI • especially during holidays, vacating the alley way will help reduce the problem. Mr. Oskoui explained that the vacation of the alleyway will be presented to the City Council at its meeting for consideration and he informed Reverend Morris that he may also address the Council at that time. Mr. Oskoui informed the Commission that staff will conduct a traffic circulation study as part of the alley vacation project. Mr. Oskoui continued with information as to the alley vacation process. SCHEDULED MATTERS 6. Review of Safety Conditions, Intersection of Alameda Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Mr. Oskoui stated, staff has responded to a request made by Mr. Cencak of Jones Lumber Company, to investigate a traffic safety matter and drivers under the influence have often run into the Jones Lumber facility. Mr. Oskoui presented the item and stated, staff has evaluated the safety and street conditions • continued to review the findings with the Commissioners. Mr. Oskoui continued and described the street characteristics, presented the current street operations (both day and night) average daily traffic count for 1991 and presented the posted speed limit on Alameda Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Mr. Oskoui stated staff followed the formula set by California, concerning the effectiveness and safe operations. Mr. Oskoui mentioned that there has been 32 accidents in last two year from 1990 to 1991, six of which were caused by drivers operating their vehicle under the influence of alcohol and four were caused by unsafe speeds. Mr. Oskoui presented staff's proposed improvements which included the Public Works improvements, the Sheriff's Department to perform enforcement program, later summit detailed report with results at end of the three months period and report back to the Commission. The Commission continued discussion and Commissioner Cunningham also asked the date that the freeway will be completed. Mr. Oskoui replied that the freeway is scheduling for opening October 1993. The contractors are presently working to finish the on -ramps and off - ramps. Mr. John Cencak and Ms. Edna Harman, representatives of Jones Lumber Company were present and Mr. Cencak discussed that Jones Lumber Company has had to continue to pay cost for damages caused • by vehicles running into the Jones' Lumber facility. The Sheriff's Department has determined that the cars that the vehicles that have caused the damages were airborne. 3 • Mr. Cencak expressed desire to have an arch sign installed at the entrance of the company's property. Mr. Cencak mentioned, at the time, when an arch sign was on the property; the frequency of accidents were much less than the accidents are now. Mr. Cencak disagreed with placing the fence back on the property. He mentioned that the fence will eliminate important square footage on the property. By installing a warning sign farther down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, will give drivers enough advance warning. The Commission continued discussion and asked if the street grade could be part of the problem of cars becoming airborne Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Commissioner Cunningham mentioned, when the flashing signal was located on the facility of Jones Lumber, the flashing light distracted the view of the drivers on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Mr. Cencek replied that he felt that the street grading is part of the traffic safety problem. Mr. Oskoui mentioned, if drivers are driving under the influence of alcohol, the most effective method of prevention is through education. Chairman Cabaret asked questions regarding whether the street • conditions meet the State guidelines and if posted signs are to the maximum size. Commissioner Cunningham wanted to know if raised pavement markers could be considered for installation. Chairman Cabaret requested that the markers be considered as part of staffs recommendations. Commissioner Archambault motioned to accept staff's recommendation and Commissioner Pacheco seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Oskoui replied that the markers will be considered and staff will report back to the Commission with status. 7. Request for Adult School Crossing Guard at St. Emydius Elementary School: Mr. Oskoui explained that the Department of Public Works received a request from Sister Mairead Langley. She has requested an adult crossing guard for the St. Emydius Elementary School located at California Avenue and Norton Avenue. Mr. Oskoui explained that staff has responded to the request and completed a . study meeting the requirements set by Resolution 70 -106 (copy of resolution was attached) for assigning school crossing guards and copy of the state guideline, Mr. Oskoui continued with the street characteristics on California, explained that it is a 4 n • • • collector street, controlled by a 4 -way flashing beacon and posted speed limit 36 miles per hours. Mr. Oskoui discussed and provided information on the existing crosswalks and provided information on the safety routes for school age pedestrians crossing California Avenue at Norton Avenue. Mr. Oskoui discussed that there are no accidents reported involving school age children during the period of 1991- 1992. Mr. Oskoui stated that based on data, the high levels of school pedestrian counts, traffic volume, the assessed data set by policy, and the warrants are met, California Avenue, meets the warrant for an adult crossing guard. Staff has suggested additional improvements to enhance the pedestrian safety. Mr. Oskoui. listed, on California Avenue at Elizabeth Avenue and intersection of Norton Avenue and California Avenue, remove the mid block uncontrolled crosswalks, install a proper crosswalk on Norton Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue as the safest routes and concentrate children to that crosswalk. 3. Update safest school route map, recommend offering educational program the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has available grant funding. Star an education program in the school for students and their parents. - Request to have the Sheriff's Department to perform selective enforcement. in the afternoons. Have parents drive into the school, drop children off and leave, closing gate on Norton Avenue providing access into the campus at one location and • directing traffic to exit either on California Avenue or Norton Avenue. Mr. Oskoui, requested that the Commission support staff's recommendations, and implement additional improvements. Visitors from the audience mentioned that they did not hear during the presentation of the item that there were any pedestrian accidents, involving school age children. They claim that they have heard and were witness to pedestrian accidents. Commissioner Cabaret responded, the staff's report only reflects accidents that were reported to the Sheriff's Department. Therefore if any accidents were not reported to them, the accidents would not be reflected in the report. Commissioner Cunningham motioned to accept staff's recommendation to implement proposed safety improvements and to eliminate the existing crosswalks. Commissioner Pacheco seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 8. Parking Study, Agnes Avenue from Atlantic Avenue to Muriel Drive • Mr. Oskoui explained that a request was made by Councilman Heine, to evaluate the street condition and investigate the possibility of installing street angle parking along Agnes Street from Atlantic Avenue to Muriel Drive to increase parking for the 5 0 0 • residents. Staff evaluated the street condition, surveyed the residents and completed the study that includes both sides of the street. He mentioned that the majority of the residents agree that there is a street parking problem and they also have converted garages. Mr. Oskoui continued and provided the street characteristics. Mr. Oskoui explained that ten additional spaces and will increase visibility problems. Angle street parking will not be allowed in front of McDonald's Restaurant, as a result, parallel would not increase many more parking spaces which now exist. The Commission continued and discussed the feasibility of changing the parallel parking to angle parking, they discussed that angle parking may increase traffic accidents. The new parking layout will require extensive parking enforcement, and parking enforcement is not currently performed weekends. Weekday parking is full and the weekends, the street will have more vehicles parked. additional cost for layout change was considered and to enforce parking, there will be a need for weekend parking enforcement which the city does not have at this time for the weekends. Mr. Oskoui discussed that other cities recognize that more accidents occur when there is angle parking. Staff recommends • that the Commission review the item and select one of three options. Staff has suggested Option 1, maintaining the existing parking and through education, encourage residents to use garage parking, other options 2. Change street sweeping hours to mid -day hour and 3. install a 60 degree angle parking. If the parking is changed to angle parking, curb will need to be installed, street restriped and stripping maintained every so often. If angle parking is installed, the street will gain less than ten additional parking spaces. Mr. Oskoui stated, based on the review and above options, staff selects to maintain the existing parallel parking and return decision to the City Council. The Commission continued discussion regarding cost, safety issues and they discussed staff's options. After Commission discussion, Commissioner Archambault motioned to support staff by selecting Option No. 1 to maintain the existing parallel parking and education the residents and encourage them to utilize their garage for parking. The motion was second by Commissioner Pacheco and it passed unanimously. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS • The Commissioners reviewed that attached traffic related articles. U ra • • COMMISSIONS ORALS • Mr. Oskoui mentioned that Mrs. Giordano requested on street handicap parking to be installed at 11631 Virginia Avenue and in October 1992, and the Commission then granted the on- street handicap parking contingent that certain conditions were met. Staff decided to paint the curb. Chairman Cabaret stated that the Commission subsequently rescinded the motion, based on non- compliance. Two of the conditions were to remove a parked vehicle on the property and install a wheelchair ramp. Subsequently, after the car had not been removed and other conditions were not met, the Commission decided at the meeting of January 1992 to rescinded their decision for handicap on- street parking. However, eventually the car was removed. Mr. Oskoui discussed that Mr. Gordiano paid an application fee to cover required cost for processing and the annual fee. Commissioner Pacheco asked what does Mr. Giordano have to do to meet the requirements. Mr. Oskoui mentioned that he has to build a ramp on the property to led into the house and that has not happen. • Chairman Cabaret mentioned that the Commission does not object to the on- street handicap parking. However, Mr. Gordiano has not fully complied for the installation of on- street handicap parking. Mr. Oskoui requested a correction to be made to the Minutes of October 1992. He mentioned that it was asked whether Ms. Giordano would have exclusive rights to parking in the handicap zone and it as replied that she would be. However, that is not the case. The minutes should read that the parking is available for any handicap individual in need of parking. A motion was made by Commissioner Cunningham to adjourn the meeting to April 22, 1993. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pacheco. It passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. 7 -270 7 E • DATE: April 22, 1993 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION //// FROM: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works f John Oskoui, Assistant Director of Public Works SUBJECT: SEAT BELT USAGE SURVEY PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review this seat belt usage report and support staff's recommendation with regards to the submittal of a request for grants to the California Office of Traffic Safety (O.T.S.) to implement a citywide seat belt usage campaign. BACKGROUND: On December 30, 1992, the Los Angeles Times, in an article entitled "Record Low in U.S. Highway Death Rate Seen ", reported • that there has been an increase in the number of Americans that are buckling up more and drinking less before sliding behind the wheel (see attached article). The nation's 1992 highway death rate will be the lowest ever recorded. "When the year ended at midnight, Thursday, December 31, 1992 the death rate stood at 1.8 Americans dead for every 100 million vehicle -miles traveled. That figure is down from 1.9 deaths the year before, 2.8 in 1982 and it is the lowest on record since federal officials began tracking highway death rates back in 1921." ANALYSIS: E In order to evaluate the usage of seat belts in the City of Lynwood, staff contacted Traffic Sergeant Sam Silva of the Sheriff's Department and Traffic Safety Officer, Pete Barrera of the California Highway Patrol, for information on how to perform an effective seat belt usage survey. Staff conducted a seat belt usage survey on three occasions at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Peach Street on the following dates and times: 1 . • Overall Average = 56% Results showed that an average of 56% of the motorists in the City are using seat belts compared to the State average which is 72 %. This indicates that drivers in Lynwood buckle up 168 less than the drivers in the entire State. One method of increasing the rate of compliance of seat belt usage in the City, could be the implementation of an educational /enforcement program. The fundamental elements of this program would be as follows: 1. Prepare and distribute bilingual brochures relaying the message that seat belt usage is the law and needs - to be observed. This brochure will also include information about the risks involved when seat belts or child restraints are not used. (see attached) r1 2. Purchase and installation of additional signs informing motorists that Safety Belt Law is enforced. 3. In partnership with the Sheriff's Department, check points at various locations in the City will be set up to enforce Safety Belt Law. Additional Sheriff Department Officers will be needed to perform this part of the program. `J Staff has contacted Mr. William Jacobs, Program Coordinator of the California Office of Traffic Safety (O.T.S.) for more information on the various grants available. If selected, the City's grant will cover the cost to initiate a city wide campaign for seat belt usage. RECOMMENDATION: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission support staff's recommendation with regards to the submittal of a request for grants to the California Office of Traffic Safety to implement a citywide seat belt usage campaign. T07 -171 K, Date Day Time % Usage January 26, 1993 Tuesday 10:40 A.M. 53% January 28, 1993 Thursday 10:40 A.M. 56% February 11, 1993 Thursday 10:40 A.M. 58% Overall Average = 56% Results showed that an average of 56% of the motorists in the City are using seat belts compared to the State average which is 72 %. This indicates that drivers in Lynwood buckle up 168 less than the drivers in the entire State. One method of increasing the rate of compliance of seat belt usage in the City, could be the implementation of an educational /enforcement program. The fundamental elements of this program would be as follows: 1. Prepare and distribute bilingual brochures relaying the message that seat belt usage is the law and needs - to be observed. This brochure will also include information about the risks involved when seat belts or child restraints are not used. (see attached) r1 2. Purchase and installation of additional signs informing motorists that Safety Belt Law is enforced. 3. In partnership with the Sheriff's Department, check points at various locations in the City will be set up to enforce Safety Belt Law. Additional Sheriff Department Officers will be needed to perform this part of the program. `J Staff has contacted Mr. William Jacobs, Program Coordinator of the California Office of Traffic Safety (O.T.S.) for more information on the various grants available. If selected, the City's grant will cover the cost to initiate a city wide campaign for seat belt usage. RECOMMENDATION: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission support staff's recommendation with regards to the submittal of a request for grants to the California Office of Traffic Safety to implement a citywide seat belt usage campaign. T07 -171 K, ,^ 1 VU ✓.'ill . ., ... .. 4deed: headed for a found !t' ea participant, �,J,,:6ghWaY Tom Schneil t DeathRatew ^r,auti �1 tOBERTW.STEWART C,f6nC the lowest ever recorded,�largely L 'and MARC L . because Americana are buckling up TIMES STAFF W more and drinking less before slid- jj ASM ing behind the wheel, Secretary Andrew H. Jr. will pot reads announced Tuesday "We're talking about the lowest Uon eetlmau tion estima fatality rate in history," said Mart- largely" mel on Blakey, administrator of the groups and National Highway Traffic Safety wereleftoot t Administration. "It's something we - The bureau all should celebrate." to release w In California. the figures are urea that it ' even .better, with the death rate could use in t running about 11% below the na- ment rates, tional level, according to preliW- healthptatus nary figures released by the Cali. manta •and c i fotnia Highway Patrol. r ' The remarkable decline id'yte ,;. national death rate, which is based But the mo. on the, number of people killed in `the decision i traffic accidents adjusted for miles the etatllatf� i of road traveled, also means tha d60 billion F distributed e : the actual number of Americana J expected..to "die on the nation's run tma highways'will dip below 10,000 for "Uto Generally; th the fast time in 30 ye y tl4n in , a gi' ' "Mere truly s Y change the 3t: ; In a on , tx,mes fti seat bel He : basis for re W cited st ya sho W th e,Jl,&, He Americans nowIs : tives, itl. 1, I when they get iup . 1. t' co from 10% in 1982. �•! � Y ugcildist Card also noted that the "" t, ea. d The announ( age of .alcohol- related`_'.traffic` "'ltd Register deaths nationwide declined to Director Barb, 1 458% in 1992 from 57.3% a decade s was not a , ago• months after C When the year ends at midnight retary Robert' Thursday, Card said, the 1992 traf- Ed the recomn fic fatality rate will stand at 1.8 w experts ce Americans dead for every 100 mil- Nonetheless lion vehicle- m0estraveled' ruse DP less That figure Is down from deaths last year, and 28 in '1982 , undercount of And it is the lowest on record a°i�ac$g, Census higher t federal'.officfals begat[ jj� bamE'fiq ts, 7- co untry . ' highwaydeethratesbsekin'1921- " _� came " The 39,500 people expected to die by local officials on the 'nation's highways thiq year.. W6q ,& represents'e'S% decline from the- yon: 41,162 deaths in 1991, and to the t lowestalnee ll)62. "t' ' •' . n L about Ange le la SnTCalifornla, the traffic fatality �� -MW James; If. ' t late "for 1942 will come to at' about - . 1.6 deaths 100 mN1dd'mBee� ^ '"'` s '" -wb y traveled, said CHP U Greg .Mantwiii,da�rr7�{'1� r ,. � el. d atat W bsx r • -+When +you talk about ltdeglt�at; S . quite a'tilt>`below theanayimal 1' .ttJgure," Manuel said "And becaltse'i 'X ;g i t,h many dri natlo it -to p ull , TO MOSatwnte nation'enttmbe. "- i.•�'me: yr, =.• '�TM'�`�""•� �.yv;Mafiuellettrlbuted mttch bf th6 xTSa�WuM;= i decline the lettue'e; dad+ 8n '41011 ia'19 85 to l ower the per'nolty.c +� , 1 1 ble rblood kve!- in!dtlyera CA i' RA Ml1 t enUluxedoest belts.7090ttm'ktil , 9 SEAAELT USAGE SURVEY* DATE 12� `f TIME. 1 0 1-, £j / , ri t CHECKED BY G& Z+ 29 3/ DRIVER TOTAL PASSENGER TOTAL 2� _ ✓ 1 � I ;2 ✓ 1 � I uo ✓ I ✓ I. 4G GRAND TOTAL DATE 12� `f TIME. 1 0 1-, £j / , ri t CHECKED BY G& Z+ 29 3/ n SEA - MELT USAGE SURVEA DATE: boI,kyr=11l Io'(o CHECKED BY: C:1' • C.z• 1 MP F pe" DRIVER TOTAL PASSENGER TOTAL �1 ✓ I ✓ (3 ✓ I ✓ I 1 ✓ i ✓ 1 (4 �- -6. s ✓ � � I f L b, GRAND TOTAL Z DATE: boI,kyr=11l Io'(o CHECKED BY: C:1' • C.z• 1 MP F pe" SEA1 USAGE SURVEf DATE: I - 2- Cp -; TIME: o , q& CHECKED BY "IL DRIVER TOTAL PASSENGER TOTAL �✓ �} - 2 � yY v �✓ i GRAND TOTAL DATE: I - 2- Cp -; TIME: o , q& CHECKED BY "IL SEA - MELT USAGE SURVEO V DRIVER TOTAL PASSENGER TOTAL J I 4 - I _v I , I o ✓/ I �' GRAND TOTAL - 2A DATE. TIME. I CHECKED BY Lo OAL SEATIELT USAGE SURVEY V DR IVER TOTAL PASSENGER TOTAL 2- - Z V V �j GRAND TOTAL DATE. TIME. Io kAo CHECKED BY Loc_,-J O'� Z��ll SEAAELT USAGE SURVEY (E t DRIVER TOTAL PASSENGER TOTAL .51 1� � 0 0 L!V H y ✓ < '��r�ivl'. 0 t 1 K r #ova I l V GRAND TOTA DATE. I 28- `1'. TIME. IU to M CHECKED BY r, "C4; - 0 . 7, SEA - MELT USAGE SURVEA V DRIVER TOTAL PASSENGER TOTAL 1 0 r 1H D b b I (n p f I J o GRAND TOTAL DATE: 2 11 193 TIME. 10 ni,t CHECKED BY T�- tr ` "; A,',4 SEATWLT USAGE SURVEY VE DRIVER TOTAL PASSENGER TOTAL a.lD ✓ � G' b it' V i I I 0 I � GRAND TOTAL DATE: ' - TIME. Po qv CHECKED BY Lo c;--ki o'n +vp c f �e�.._I' 1. r a�� rib • ` Seat belts dont work. • 0 s `Unless you use them. What's so hot about seat belts? THEY WORK. ft that simple People who year seat bells have a 45% better chance of surviving a serious traffic accident. And they have a Sri% peter chance of surviving without severe mien.. Thane isn't anything mysterious about the way seat belts work. When you We in a collision, seat begs protect you by absorbing the forces W the crash Instead of smashing into the dashboard or windows, you are restrained In your seat by your seat belt. Think of yourself as a bghlrope walker IT you slipped, would you ra'Ipr have your fall broken by a sheer of glass or steel or by a soh safety nett In an accident, your car seat is Your lifesaving safety net and your seat beg helps keep you m it Tre second important thing seal belts do is help you stay in control of your car. Belts help reduce the has bull yoa are k hrockIM unconscious or are thrown from your seal. You ,.am in on arge. Thud, If others are in your car, seal belts help keep them where they belong. The last thing 1J So why don't you buckle up? You've got lots of excuses. "I'm a good driver." Terrific can you say the same about everyone else on the aado The odds are pretty good lone in three) coal sometime In your driving life you will be m a serious accident Even it you aren'I the cause_ Seal bens are both a sell- defense weapon and an 7" , insurance poLCy It. another driver suddenly plows into your E car, your seat bell can help c _a assure YOU wonb90 flflng Ihrou9h YOU, wind5hieltl Ilk. mnuman /.� j "1'm strong enough to brace myself it I stop suddenly." Redly? Do you mink you could catch a 300 pound barbell if d were dropped on you from 20 feeP There the force of impact of a collision at just 30 ones par hour. Nobody Is that strong At ten miles per heua you d only have to be able to catch that 300 pound barbel it n were dropped from two lee' Feebng up tc than I want to be able to escape In a hurry." On So you 'll rain., be forcibly etxted from your car by flying through the wirpslawd? Or dragged WON he grouts if you can't escape all the way? Or maybe co, Y d prefer to he a carpet for oncoming vefacles or an ornament for a tree along IM roadside? The chanced serious ..fury is 25 haspsAaaler It you are thrown M1dn your car man I If You remora m your seat With a seal belt on, It Is much moire likely you will remain eonvcwus and be I able to htlp Yourself and II� it others safely ascape Your vehicle. "1 just forget sometimes Do you forget to put Ina key m Me grufion? Do you forget to close the car daol+ Wearing a seat bell should be a part of your automatic routine in sterling yotr car Teach yourself the seat beh habit. T. a tight an, rig through your car key d around your steering wheel as a reminder for a week d two. Once You get the seat beg habit, you'll have d tot 1-774 life for your lire. I All ti °I guess 1 just don't think seat belts really work." Maybe the poalem Ia met Welk loo wall. Modem snoulrter no lap peas Ya ae.HgllaG Ile be comfortable Undo normel pprNcabor spy release to let you move freely. Bra norm. woklem The force .1 mialca rvnMMtey locks your bell m place, respaapg you sad hold.., you m your seat. While your w intoning fabric bo ltl W nand Which ... you are into a labnc he sur would you p Maybe you need to think of yota bell m a new way Imagine y our seat bee as a kind d super hero. During an ordinary trip, d is just a hard mannered belt resting comfortably a Oes your body But In the event at an wher,ency, it springs into adorn as'su owner t defender of passengers against ite forces of impact. And all you have to do to have this super hero w your side is to buckle up. Seal begs work. .put only rt YOV use ditrR Use yours, J h �gEkT co /l/ Amomoetle club of SOWnern pawmnia 2 MINA-11 Crash Prof*ction • For People Who Enjoy Living Studies indicate that one out of every five Americans is involved annually in a motor vehicle crash. While fatalities and injuries sustained in motor vehicle collisions are declining, 45,555 persons died and 1,700,000 were injured in such mishaps in 1989 Safety belts and air bags provide the best protection available at death and injury caused by automobile crashes. In 1988 safety belts alone saved an estimated 4,500 lives. All cars manufactured since 1968 have come equipped with lap and shoulder belts as standard equipment. Although safety belts are available in all cars and 38 out of 50 states have mandatory belt -use laws, over one -half of America's driving and riding public still do not buckle up To provide crash protection to more people, federal regulations now require every new car to provide "passive restraint" systems— either automatic safety belts or air bags —that require no action by the driver to work. And by 1994, this automatic crash protection will be provided to front -seat passengers too. Moderate safety belt usage, about 46 %, coupled • with more vehicles, drivers and passengers traveling more miles, points to a continuation of this national tragedy This pamphlet is designed to help you choose an occupant protection system that best meets your needs and show you how to get the most out of the safety restraint system in any vehicle you drive. Why Yoveed Crash Protection Ina 30 mile- per -hour crash, the car crushes as it slows down. Within 1 /10of a second, or about two feet, the car comes to a stop But unrestrained occupants continue moving forncard until they smash against the car's interior This sudden stop concentrates the impact forces and causes serious injuries and talalihes. Restrained occupants are much better off Safety belts and air bags spread the impact forces by stopping the body gradually This is how safety belts and air bags reduce the seventy of injuries. Studies have shown that using lap and shoulder safety belts reduces moderate to fatal injuries by 57% Cars with automatic belts have shown almost a 50`7,3 reduction in fatalities over cars without them. Likewise, studies hay e shown that cars equipped with air bags reduce serious injury in frontal or head -on crashes by 64`, —even when 80 %< of the occupants were unbelted. And occupants in cars with air bags have a death and injury rate 50% lower than those in cars without air bags. Choosing Automatic Crash Protection Systems The most important satety features to select when shopping for a car are those that help prevent people from being killed or injured in a crash. Air bags and lap /shoulder belts are as important as car size in providing occupant protection. Generally, large cars provide more protection in a crash than smaller ones. On impact, the car begins to crush and slow down. The person inside continues to move forward at 35 mph. Within 1/10 of a second, the car comes to a stop, but the person keeps moving forward at 35 mph. 1150 of a second after the car has stopped, the unbelted person slams into the dashboard or windshield. This is the human collision Only with effective seat belts will the person stop before his or her head or chest hits the steering wheel, dash, or wmdAield. • • System ] and 2 have shoulder belts attached to the door; System 2 adds a manual lap belt. System 4 has a three -point belt fastened at the door and seat; you slide under the belts to enter System 3 has a motorized shoulder belt running along a track; fasten the lap belt manually. Safety BJ* Car buyers should be aware that all belt systems are not alike Some provide better crash protection than others. Some are easier and more comfortable to use Automatic belt systems are required to encourage higher use rates. Unfortunately, cars with automatic belts do not have air bags. There are four basic belt designs Automatic shoulder belts are two -point belts that are attached to the top of the door and the seat (see Designs 1 & 2). When you open the door, the belt is still attached, making entry ditticult for some people When you close the door, the shoulder belt moves into place. Cars with automatic belts often come with extra padding under the dash to protect the occupant's knees and lower body m a collision. However, for maximum protection you must also Casten a lap belt. motorized shoulder belts (see Design 3) make entev easier When you open the door, an electric motor moves the shoulder belt out of the way along a track. When you close the door, the shoulder belt moves into place. You must then fasten a manual lap belt for maximum protection. Automatic shoulder and lap belts (see Design 4) eliminate the need to manually fasten the lap belt. With this belt design the lap and shoulder portions are attached to the door, and occupants have to slide under them to enter the car The motorized belt design is the most popular because it is more convenient to use. Unfortunately, most of these belts can be easily disconnected — thereby losing crash protection entirely Also, be aware that some automatic belts are not designed for use with child safety seats. Read the owner's manual carefully before you buy the car; then follow the instructions when installing the safetv seat. • Other Reasons to Wear Safety Belts • Even when speeds are low, car crashes can be serious. The majorith of crashes that cause injury and death occur at speeds under 40 miles per hour and within 25 miles of home Without belts, deaths have occurred at speeds as low as 12 miles per hour In contrast, a Swedish study of 25,000 crashes revealed that no deaths had occurred at speeds of up to 60 nules per hour when lap and shoulder belts were used, except to cases in which an object (such as a guardrail) penetrated the passenger compartment. But there are other reasons to wear safety belts. Better Car Control Belts not only protect you in a collision but can actually help prevent collisions. With safety belts fastened, it is easier to control a car in an emergency maneuver (steering or braking) because belts keep you behind the wheel. If a crash does occur, a belt reduces the chance that you will be knocked out of position or unconscious by the first collision. This enables you to retain or regain control of your vehicle and possibij a\ oid a second collision • Lessens Fatigue When worn properly, safety belts reduce fatigue. They support the occupant in an erect position, thus providing greater comfort and alertness. For proper fit, the occupant should be sitting well back and erect in the seat. The lap belt should be worn as low as possible and fit snugly across the hip bones. Protection for Expectant Mothers Women are generally more concerned about safety when the) are pregnant. Their concern should encourage them to wear safety belts. Studies have shown that pregnant women involved in car crashes are far safer if protected by lap and shoulder belts. The American Medical Association's Committee on Medical Aspects for Automotive Safety has stated that "both the pregnant mother and the fetus are safer provided that the belt is worn as low on the pelvis as possible." In cold weather, pregnant women are advised not p01 to fasten their safety f` belts over several lavers of clothing. Doing so tends to create slippery I' surfaces making it t possible for the belt to creep up and cause internalinjury j Expectant mothers should warm up the car, unbutton outer clothing and pull the lap belt snugly over as few layers of clothes as possible. • Protection for Small Children Car crashes continue to be the leading cause of death and injury for small children and adolescents. Ecen in normal driving, at speeds as low as 3 -5 miles per hour, small children can be injured during sudden stops and turns. 169F—» i Protection for infants and small children requires the use of properly designed child restraint systems. Appropriate restraint systems can keep children from being thrown into the instrument panel, windshield or other parts of the car If an approved child safety seat is not available, it is far safer for a small child to wear a lap belt than to ride unbelted. Parents are encouraged to take the time to explain to children how safety belts work. Now that child restraint system use is mandatory in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, parents must make a special effort to make sure they are used correctly • Keep Occupants in the Car The safest place to be in a collision is inside the car Salet� belts help keep you there If you are ever in a crash, satety belts keep you in the car where you can't hit the pavement, fixed objects or be run over b\ another or your oN\ n %chide prevents Contact With Car's Interior Satetv belts keep you trom being injured by the car itself In the event of a sudden stop or collision, safety belts keep you secureh in place, eliminating or reducing contact with the dashboard, side doors, windshield or root Protection for Rear Seat Passengers In violent crashes unbelted rear seat passengers can be thrown into the driver's compartment injuring themselves and front seat occupants. They might also push the driver away from the steering wheel making it impossible to retain or regain control of the car All 1991 passenger cars must have shoulder belts for the back seat. Owners of older vehicles can buy shoulder belt kits from new car dealers. Safety Belt Adjustment by Type Properly designed and adjusted safety belts provide onvenience, comfort, alertness and the best available protection against injury and death due to car crashes. The lap belt designed to be worn when you are sitting well back and erect in the seat, should fit snugly and as low on the hips as possible. This helps lessen the chance and /or seventy of injury by spreading the impact forces over the stronger hip bones Shoulder belts should be positioned to provide comfort, fit snugly and allow some movement. Do not wear a shoulder belt, other than specially designed automatic restraints, without a lap belt. And do not position the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. J Vehicles equipped with front seat lap - shoulder belt combination systems should fit correctly and be comfortable so they will be used and provide the best protection. To use, pull the lap - shoulder belt across your body far enough to lock the latch plate into the buckle. Position the "lap" portion of the belt across your lap as low on the hips as possible. Adjust to a snug fit by pulling the belt firmly across your lap toward the lap belt retractor to take up slack. Shoulder belt position and pressure (slack) against the chest can be changed by using the tension adjuster This is done by pulling down slightly on the shoulder belt portion and letting go. In most systems the least amount of belt possible should be pulled from the retractor (about 1 inch) to adjust shoulder belt pressure. Front seat lap- shoulder belt systems are designed to lock only during a sudden stop (at speeds as low as 3 -5 miles per hour) or impact. At other times the design allows the person to move freely I s How to Develop the Safety Belt Habt Fastening your safety belts should be as automatic as turning on the ignition. If you are sincere about developing the safet belt habit, here are some practical methods to help you. Peer Group Pressure Announce to tarmly members, friends or car poolers who ride with you that you plan to start wearing your safety belts. They will be delighted to remind you should you forget. Make Buckling Up One Of Your Predriving Steps Most people perform a set routine when preparing to drive. In your routine, fastening your safety belts might follow adjustments to the seat and mirrors. (Most safety experts recommend this approach.) The important thing is to be consistent. Be guided by the natural order of events for you. In other words, if you decide that fastening your safety belts w ll be "step 6" in your Predriving steps, make sure you follow this pattern consistently • s • • N Buckle Up Even' Time You Drive Studies have shown that simple habits can be developed by performing the task as little as 12 consecutive times. That is why it is important to make a conscious effort to fasten your safety belts every time you drive during the first couple of weeks. Before you realize it this habit will become subconscious and automatic. Taking a couple of weeks to develop this simple habit may save your life Use Reminders and Cue Cards During the first few weeks when you are trying to develop your new habit, you might want to use a reminder or cue card (Safety Belt Use Requested /Safe Belt Use Required) This reminder should be placed on the instrument panel in plain view This little reminder may prove to be helpful even to those with the best of intentions. M 411101 � ©American Automobile Association 1981 • California Buckle -Up and Helmet Laws Safety Belts (CVC 27315) Drivers of private passenger vehicles (including hgusecars) and fight trucks are required to wear safety belts and to have their passengers restrained bby safety belts. Passengers 16 and over are required to wear safety belts; they may be cited as well as the driver. Owners of private passenger vehicles must maintain safety belts in good working order Consequences: $20 fine for lust offense; $50 for subsequent offenses. Exceptions: vehicles designed for more than ten occupants, including school buses; taxi drivers; rear seats of taxis, limos, and emergency vehicles; newspaper delivery persons; rural postal carriers. Changes effective January 1, 1993. Officers may stop vehicles for safety belt violations, including improper use. The original law, in effect sire 1986, permitted secondary enforcement only. Child Restraint Systems (CVC 27360- 27365) Drivers transporting young children in passenger vehicles or light bucks under 6001 pounds are required to provide and properly use a child restraint system (a crash - tested safety seat, harness, or bed) which meets federal safety standards. Children must ride in these restraints until they are both four years old and over 40 pounds. If the parent is in the car, he/she is cited instead of the driver. Consequences: The fine for the first offense is $100 ($270 including penalty assessments) unless the defendant proves economic disadvantage; the court refers the defendant to a car seat loan or low -cost purchase program. Violators are given one point on their driving records, even if the fine is waived (per CVC 12810). No part of the fine may be waived for the second offense. At least sixty percent of the fines will be allocated to local health departments for car seat distribution programs. Exceptions: In an emergency vehicle or in case of an emergency, if there is no safety seat available, the child is to be secured with a vehicle safety belt Physical unfitness, medical condition, or size may be cause for exemption, as determined by the court. Primary enforcement: An officer may stop the car to cite the driver or parent. Car rental agencies are required to provide safety seats for rent by customers on request. The seats must be in good, safe condition, with no missing parts, and less than five years old. Retailers and distributors may not sell car seats which do not conform to federal standards. Hospitals must provide and discuss information on the law for patients under four years or under forty pounds at the time of discharge or before. Pickup Trucks (CVC 23116) Drivers are prohibited from carrying children under 12 years old or animals in the back of a pickup truck unless the area is enclosed to a height of 46 inches or a restraint system is used which would prevent their being thrown, falling, or jumping out. Exceptions: This section does not apply to a cold riding with an adult in the truck bed, livestock, or dogs used for ranching or farming. Note: Unrestrained passengers may still be cited under CVC 27315 or 27360. Motorcycle Helmets (CVC 27803 All motorcycle riders must wear properly fitted safety helmets. Driver and passenger may be cited. Bicycle Passengers (CVC 212M Bicycle operators are prolnbited from carrying passengers without a separate seat For children who are either under four years old or under 40 pounds, the seat must include a restraint system and protection from moving parts of bicycle, and a properly fitted safety helmet must be used. SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. P. O. Box 553 Altadena, CA 91003 (310) 673 -2666 #6 8 -5-92 •' AS LEYES DE CALIFORNIA SOBRE LO I NTURONES Y CASCOS DE SflgtJRIDAD Cinturones de seguridad (V.C.§ 27315) Los choferes y pasajeros de veh]culos privados, incluyendo a los coshes y camionetas pequehas, tienen que turones de seguridad. asajeros mayores de 16 anos tienen que usar los cinturones; se les multara al igual que al chofer. Los duefios de vehiculos de pasajeros tienen que mantener Jos cinturones en buen funcionamiento. Consecuencias: Por la primera ofensa la multa sera de $20; por los siguientes, ser in de $50. Excepciones: los veMculos disefiados para llevar mas de 10 pasajeros, incluso los autobuses escolares; los choferes de taxi; los asientos traseros de taxi; las limosinas; los veh]culos de emergencia; los repartidores de periodicos; los carteros rurales. Cambios efectivos el 1 de enero, 1993: Los oticiales de transito pueden pararlo por no cumplir con la ley sobre el use de los cinturones de seguridad, incluyendo el use de los cinturones de seguridad incorrectamente. La ley initial, en efecto desde 1986, permitia sanciones secundarias 6nicamente. Sistemas de restriction pars los nifios (V.C. 127360- 27365) Los choferes que transporten a nifios pequefios en veh]culos de pasajeros o candonetas ligeras menores de 6001 libras tienen que proveer y usar mrrectamente un sistema de restriction para los nifios (una sills a prueba de choques, un chaleco o canna de seguridad) el coal Ilene los requisitos federates de seguridad. Todo nifio debe viajar asegurado hasta cumpbr 4 abos y pesar mss de 40 hbras. Si los padres se encuentran en el veMculo se les multari en vez del chofer. Exceptions: En un vehiculo de emergencia o en una emergencia, si no existe silla de seguridad, el nifio deberi viajar con el cinturon de seguridad. Los defectos fisicos, ciertas conditions medicas o el tamafio pueden ser razones suficientes pars ser exento, segun to determine la torte. Consecuencias: La multa por la primera infraction es de $100 ($270 incluyendo fijar la multa) al menos que el acusado compruebe pobreza economica; ]a torte to diri&i a un programa donde pueda adquirir una silla de seguridad a bajo costo. A los que violen Is ley se les dara un punto en su expediente de conductor, arias si se le perdona la multa (V.C. § 12810). Nmguna parte de Is multa se le perdonari por una segunda infraction. Por to menos el 60% de las multas seran designadas a los departamentos de salud de la comunidad, para los programas g0jistribuci6n de sillas de seguridad. ion primaria: Un oficial puede multar al chofer o al padre. es obliga a las agencias de alquiler de automoviles proveer asientos de seguridad al cliente que to pida. Las sillas tienen que estar en buenas conditions, terser Was sus partes y haber sido fabricadas por to maximo hate 5 afios. Los vendedores y distribuidores no podran vender sillas que no ] lenen los requisitos federates de seguridad. Los hospitales tienen que proporcionar information sobre esta ley al dar de alta al paciente menor de 4 afios o cuarenta libras. Camiones pcquefios (V.C. 623116) Se prohibe transportar a niiios menores de 12 afios y ammales en la parte trasera del camion, al menos que el area este cercada hasta una altars de 46 pulgadas o tenga un sistema de restd clon que evite que lean tirados, se caigan o salten fuera del cane m Exceptions: Esta section no se aplica a los nifios que viajen con un adulto en ]a parte trasera, al ganado o a los perros que se usan para trabajo del Campo. Nota: Los pasajeros que no tengan un sistema de restriction todavia pueden ser multados bajo el codigo CVC 27315 o 27360. Cascos de motociclista (V.C. §27803) Todo motociclista tiene que usar casoos de seguridad que le venga a la medida. Se muhara al conductor y al pasajero que no cumpla con ]a ley. Pasajeros de bicicletas (V.C. 121204) Se prohibe transportar a pasajeros sin un asiento separado. Para los pasajeros menores de 4 afios o 40 libras, el asiento tends que incluir un sistema de restriction y protection de las partes en movimiento, ademis se tiene que , ugr un casco de seguridad a Is medida. mss informaaon, asistencia tecmca, o sugerencias sobre prvgramas educativos o referentes al alquiler de sillas de seguridad, por favor dir]jase a: SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A., P.O. Box 553, Altadena, Ca 91003 (310) 673 -2666 #6S 10 -7 -92 Recuerde Siempre... 4 Nunca sostenga a un nino en sus piemas rmenha va en el cano aunque anted est6 sentada en el asiento de adelante o de abAs. J De acuerdo mn las leyes de Califomia todos Ins beb6s y Ins ninon menores de 4 altos o que pecan means de 40libas deben viajar en sillas apropiadas J Para colorar mirectamente las s0las siga siempre las instrucdones de la fibrica d El lugar mss segum para colocar la silla de seguridad m el cent= del asiento trace= del taro. 4 Recunde: Lq beb4s deben cola e =undo halo atris y Ins ninos de 1 a 4 altos mirando facia adelante 4 Siempre use el dnturdn del cam pare ajmtar la silla de seguridad at cam. 4 Este sego= que las cint..s de la sala esten apretadas (d6jeles soamente el juego equivalente a to ancho de 2 dedos. 4 Use una cina si la sdla to requiere. '•sl De un buen ejemplo usando el cinturon de seguridad coda vez que anted vaja 4 Estudios demuestan que cuando los niAos esan senados y abrochados con se poran mejor, se sienten mis seguno , se duermen mas ripido y tienen menos posibilidades de hens cuando viajan en el cam. Para ads infonnad& sob= Ian sdlas de segundad c6mulie can su n dim pedatra o comuatquese mn; ELDEPAH AMFNT DF. I & PAT ULLADECAMINCh 111' ..... al Telelono19161N5ia7e .. 1 Abroche 1 �I I � Bien al Nino I 1 I Guia Sobre Las Sillas de Seguridad Para Nihos Sillas de Seguridad Para Ninos Las sillas de seguridad para ninos vlenen en muchos tamahos y diseii s. No hay una silla que sea "la mejor." La mejor silla es la que anted usa cads vez que su nino aborda en su c 0. BAsicamente hay coat= tipos de sillas de seguridad. SILLAS PARA BEBES. Son especialmente he rhas para bebEs que pecan hasty 20 Bbas y que no son rnayores de 7o 9 mews Estes cams en forma de tma son faciles de user, son baratas, y mben en la trayoria de Im mans. E JE UNO A TRES ANOS. &tin diaeWasdas Para niAOS que ya estan muy grander pats user a sills de bebe y que 1=cden etdaenrse sin neeesidad de ayuda. Pueden sm usadas por nidos que pecan entre 20 y 40 Ebras SILLAS CONVERTIBLES. Funcionan Como portadoms de bebks y Como sillas paa ninos de uno a trey aAos. Aunque son mis costosas, usted puede user a misma silla desde que su niho es un beb6 hasa que time aproxtmadamenle cuatro aAos y pesa alrededor de 40 libras STL AS ELEVADORAS. Se usan cuando el niAo ya era muy gande parr usar III 301a de seguridad y puede usar solamente el cinturdn de a silla del car=- Esus sillas p=veen uta tansid6n segura y lamu parr niAo5 que pecan entre 40 y 60 bbras F A partir de 1983 cuando el decreto de proteeci6n del nifio pasajero se convertido en ley, muchas personas han comprado o pedido prestadas sillas de seguridad. Las encuestas muestran que muchos padres de familia compran sillas de seguridad de alta calidad y aprobadas federalmente, sin embargo, no las usan correctamente. Algunos padres no sujetan la sills del nifio al asiento del autom6vil con el cinturOn de seguridad del auto, otras veces no usan las cintas pars sostener al nifio en la silla. Hay quienes colocan al nifio incorrectamente. Esto es muy peligroso en el case de un accidente. ?Por que se utilizan las sillas inadecuadamente? Generalmente se debe a que los padres no leen las instmcciones de fabnca Algunas veces los padres no se dan cmenta del terrible peligro que ellos han creado pars sus nifios at utilizar las sillas en forma incorrecta. Es facil usar la silla correctamente sl usted segue tres pasos simples 1. Siente bien A nitro 2. Acomode bin la sllla 3. Sujetebirn. 1. Siente Bien 2. Coloque Bien 3. Sujete Bien el al Nino la Silla Cinturon Las sillas de segundad pan niAosestan diseaadas para mantener al nido m so lugar y amortiguar el impacto del accideme, dispersando Las fueens sobne las parses mgs fuertes del cuerpo del War. Per estas razcnes, es troy Importance que so nlRO este sentado correcamente y en on silla de seguridad colonda en la direcaen conesaa. Pan haevrlo debidamente sga estas reglas: I i J Su nnlo debe estar asegunido dentin, de la mssau sills con las cocas y/o los cinturones. Si ro se asegon, el olio puede ser larvado de, V stela si usted cf o o puede herinse con Is superffde interior del cam, inclu- sive puede ser larvado fuen del carro. Las siguientes son puntos Importances Para recordar. Todas last sillas - Srempre aiuste y abroche conecamenle las cintas En la mayona de las sillas, las cintas van sobre Ins horobros del nifto y entre las pier as. Silas pan nubs de 1 a 4 aaos -No se engade con las sillas que benen forma de U y alnsohad ilia pan goner Ins bnros. Esto es solamente on detalle pan que la silla se vea mejor Es neaesario que siempre abroche los cinblrorlea. Sill. convertibles'- Us antis van sujetadas de di fereettes fommr curd. se tray de sillas pan bebes y pan nibs Togs grades. Las mstrucaones de la fabrics explican como hacerlo. a Asegure Correctamente La Silla del Nino al Carro. El desculdo de alustar coawtamente la silla en el am am es recomendado por la fabnca, ha resultado lassillassehan volcado, se Kan inclmado to to o han sido lanndas compleamente fuera del a TaonWn ha sido el resultado de que muchos ntfics hayan sido heridos y Kayan perdido la vlda. Alustar cornectamente la sdla al earn. es Imporantfsrm en el papel que desempeiara la silla cuando hay on acadente Sillas pan bebis - Acomoden la silla con el niao in rando hacia wAs. El beb6 viaja en una poslabn semi- inclinacia mirando la parte tnsen del cart.. Silla , pan rdfios de uno a tres altos y sillas elevadons - Acomode la silla con el nldo minndo hacia adelanle. Sienteal mrlo derecho y mirando Is pane delanlen del carro. Sills convertibles - En Is posicidn pan el bete, la silla debe eslar Tncllrada y con el bebe mirando hacia arras; en la posidyn pars nlfios de 1 a 4 aaos, coloque la silla con el nit{c, mirando hacia adelante y senado en forma dermha. Sillas devadons- Bias sillas aenen con so pa pn cisa,ousanel ii mrdndehombrosynntun En ambos casos, SIEMPRE asegure con una anti to parse supenor del cveq. del on, e . Las sillas vlelas requ i mo ilgunas terns una cornea amaaada a la parse supenor de la silla y at morn del carro. Si usted no esta segum de Las msmccaones para arystar so silla at can., (lame guns at telefono 1- 800.745 T-33 pan r Thu mslm cranes Asegure al Nirio en la Silla de Seguridad. Acomoden al niho en la PosiciSn Correcta. ® DATE: April 22, 1993 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works John Oskoui, Assistant Director of Public Worilrr� SUBJECT: ON STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST - 12204 Thorson Avenue (Ms. Diane Ervin) PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review and make a recommendation with regards to the application for an on- street handicap parking space in front of 12204 Thorson Avenue. BACKGROUND: A request for an on- street handicap parking space was received from Ms. Diane Ervin residing at 12204 Thorson Avenue. ANALYSIS i s Per City Council Resolution 79 -89 (Attachment " A " ) which outlines the following warrants for assigning on street handicap parking; in order to assign an on- street handicap parking space all of the following warrants must be met: 1. Applicant or guardian must be in possession of a valid license plate "Disabled Person" or "Disabled Veteran" issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicle on the vehicle. 2. The proposed disabled parking space must in front of the disabled person's place of residence. 3. Subject residence must not have off - street parking available or off - street space that may be converted into disabled parking. 4. Applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor. r1 LJ Pq • 0 5. Applicant must pay an initial fee of $15.00. 6. Applicant must pay an annual fee of $10.00. Copy of application and doctor's statement is attached. Staff also completed a field survey, the results are illustrated on the attached exhibits. Staff interviewed the applicant's daughter, Ms. Patrice Craver, and she explained that the applicant is wheelchair bound due to Multiple Sclerosis. Ms. Craver also stated that on- street parking is not always available because most of the parking spaces are being utilized by the Mark Twain Elementary School employees. She explained that she transports her mother in a van and that it is very difficult for her to position her mother in the van from her driveway since the van is not equipped with a handicap lift. She stated that she uses the curb as a step to put her mother in the van. She did comment that she is planning to a install lift on the van for easier access. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Traffic and application and make a recommendation an on- street handicap parking space in Parking Commission review this with regards to the request for front of 12204 Thorson Avenue. T07 -170 CITY OF LYNWOOD APPLICATION • • RECEIVED MAR 0 8 1993 DISABLED PERSONS ON- STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAISjgUCWORHSiEP"J"iiEERiP:u Important Please read instructions on reverse side before filling out (Please Type or Print)�fl��iCe I ^AV2r Applicant's Name biane, -An Prchtc C'ra.ve.r Address 120044 7 1012-SOAY AViF City LN1t11L/OU0 Zip Code 90z�Z Telephone No. 3 (D - 636 - 8Z9 0 1. Is the above address the proposed location for the disabled parking space? / Yes v No 2. Do you own the propert• at this address or are you renting it? I own the property I am renting it other If other, explain Is there driv address that be les 6 Is there sufficient an on- strQe.t parkin 3 Is the applicant the disabled person? Yes No If not, what is the rrelationship to the disabled person? Spouse_ Parent ✓ Guardian Relative Other mother 3. Do you have valid "disabled persons" license plates (DP or VT plates) issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles on your vehicle? Yes A No or other off- street space available at this used for off -y ept `pSeki-- V ` No (.V` 0 e 2 -� becC, us e- No rAm� for whecic.hg space in front of this address to accommodate space? Yes No 1 have read and understand the preceding instructions and have answered the above questions truthfully and to the best of my ability. I also understand that the disabled parking space is not exempt from street sweeping parking restrictions or other applicable part -time parking prohibitions at this c /ion."' g Lt applicant's Signature LGtC(� Date - "7 - 93 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MEDICAL DOCTOR'S STATEMENT I testifv that the subject "disabled person" in this application constitutes a special hardship case who is unable to travel more than 50 feet (even with crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or other support) without the ass nce of a second person. • Doctor's Signature Date 3 J (Please Type or Print Following) Doctor's Name Duane aiinLathorIri K. MCXinI ,M.D.Inc. ngLBtvA SZ 4 Address sultem Zip Code Lvnwnnl MWM2 City Telephone Number • • 0 0 . DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES t . "**PLACARD IDENTIFICATION CARD ** . EXPIRES TYPE PLACARD# . 06/30/93 N1 N675201 ERVIN DIANE 4203 .0 SAN VINCENTE ST . COMPTON j . CA 90221 ISSUED: 06/20/91 DOB: 02/27/39 . ` E %VIIIES ON J,_I'� IMPITIF"TIOM CARD R e18TMOAY .M0748125_ I v ` Diane Hope Trvia •4203'San ViBOeate 6t•, .. 00m�toa CA ' 90221 F ; bra bra 5-3 160 OZ 27-39 , O MOT A LICEhe[Tb'ONIVII n� id b M Mmm I + ol ar✓r0ss +r,? fi,`ol -l7 to 0 r'1 { h. r m,'= • � i� I c � c r, fi h ;a. -�f e 0. - Q- v1S hcme. }or in }C Mon- Fri i {�trc llcme5 on gefoSti }he �}re� +. I + Loouic{ he +oo herd C, r U-Se. my 0w� w -� , ,ghee! ch��tr i wl 5 i I I I � I i I I � NTS O I IIK> �l (rJrr I! � GORAlxE $F4 DFSiv�Y ' L I , , I I � ' �Ep l,aAncw! of �m.Naca° na����U svccE. 0 AvE, CITY OF LYNWOOD i 12204 T�}c��rJ 4vENUE ail- STREC'i" Narl>;+cAP FAr <�i�iL, Potil OF SPAS aeca I ST (Ms. DIarJE E2v�rJ� MD2K_ TwAit� DRWG, CKD. BY I APPROVED BY DATE ELaAENTA.R=( �. 4 b - S CITY ENGINEER RE. .� 0 zj - Z .• 4. (o'93 G.B. • I CITY OF LYNWOOD I?2c} lI ogsot LWENLEE tJN- StearT 4AkDIt.C.P eWy jw-, SPAS EroQuESr (MS, DIANE EVVk) DRWG. BY CKD. BY APPROVED BY DATE 6. 4 !x•93 o - `g /N / r� z� O 0 4 1 , a ° c / �r� 4 6174 1� h^ ��\\30 �/ � y "ti \ P T 4 C39 32 l - - A > / O ( QS )5 .c / 36 56 oz�,s e �Or 44 O cg ` M1" ��/ 6 47 3 ivy B- 4 , \rsi Dal Q71 ^^ • 'sda / �- h - az 52 9 rn O a dd >S /2d a ^fe °C \ei 1i0 DE 5 I IL IfIVLJX F+`�G t' � 4 'a.> `P a / J Y 9l f ) o r CODE 9 00 6089 J. J. BULLIS TRACT OF THE SAN ANTONIO �T -. • RESOLUTION NO. 79 -89 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUIRING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FORM FOR THE INSTALLATIO14 OF ON- STREET HANDI- CAPPED PARKING ZONES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood adopted Resolution No. 77 -89 recognizing the need to provide disabled persons handicapped parking zones, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood intends to provide such handicapped parking zones in an orderly fashion, NON, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lynwood that: Secti 1 . Any requests for the installation of handicapped arking zones shall conform to Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B" attached ereto and made a part by this reference to be known as Instruc- tions and Application for Disabled Persons on Street Parking, res- pectively. Section 2 . Any handicapped parking zones existing at the date of execution of this Resolution will be required to conforn to Section 1 herein within 90 days thereafter, except that the initial application fee shall be waived for these existing handicapped parking zones. Section 3 . The Public Works Director is hereby ordered to adninister the application and installation of handicapped Parking Zones as required herein and to remove Non- Conforming Handicapped Parking Zones as required by Section 2 herein. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of November , 1979. , ` /s/ F. L. Pgorris. E.L. MORRIS, Mayor City of Lynwood 40 SEAL) TTEST: /s/ Laurene Coffey LAURENE COFFEY, City Cler:_ City of Lynwood • SATE OF CALIFORNIA. ) j ss. C -)UNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held i ^. the City Hall of said City on the 6th day of November , 19 and passed by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYORK, GREEN, HIGGINS, ROWE, MORRIS. NOES: COUNCILMEN NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEN NONE. • STATE OF CALIFORNIA_ COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES /s/ Laurene Coffey City Clerk, City of Lynwood ss.: I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 79 -89 on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated, Dated this nth day of N ovember 19 79. r r i City Clerk, City f'Ly wood • • DATE: . April 22, 1993 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION ��//�� FROM: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works o V John Oskoui, Assistant Director of Public or s SUBJECT: VACATION OF ALLEY EASEMENT FIRST ALLEY WEST OF ATLANTIC AVENUE BETWEEN WALNUT AVENUE AND LUGO AVENUE. PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission support the vacation of the first alley west of Atlantic Avenue between Walnut Avenue and Lugo Avenue and make recommendations to the City Council. BACKGROUND: A request to vacate the above mentioned alley was received from Mr. Reginald McNulty residing at 4338 Walnut Avenue. The other three adjacent property owners also support the proposed vacation of the alley. Based on an investigation conducted by the Engineering Division it has been determined that the above mentioned alley is unnecessary for access or circulation purpose, and that utility easements be maintained for all existing utilities in the alley (sewer, water, power lines, telephone lines and gas lines). The Fire Department and the Sheriff's Department have no objection to the proposed vacation (see attached). The utility companies are satisfied that the proposed alley vacation includes conditions to hold public utility easements. ANALYSIS The vacation request will also be reviewed by the Planning Commission. The City Council will hold a public hearing before making the final decision on the proposed alley vacation. RECOMMENDATION To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission support the vacation of the first alley west of Atlantic Avenue between Walnut Avenue and Lugo Avenue and make recommendations to the City Council. T07 -174 1 i 6o J W 60 COOE 6089 6081 FOR PREY %:Set'[ SEE it SO - d L too W J Q V_ F- Z Q J F- Q too � A # RECEIVED MAY I 1 1981 0 .0 RECEIVED MAR 0 3 1993 PUBIi �'1'it u!��i` L- •'. i COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE Date: February 26, 1993 FROM: CAROLE A. N, CA N TO: EMILIO M. MURGA COMMANDER, L OD /FIRESTONE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS STATION SUBJECT: ALLEY CLOSURES I have reviewed the proposals to close the five alleys at the _ designated locations, in the City of Lynwood, and have no opposition to its approval. There are no relevant community safety issues which would impact the request. CAF:HWG:hg E DATE: April 22, 1993 • TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works John Oskoui, Assistant Director of Public orks SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RED CURBS - 3363 Imperial Highway (Douglas and Moreland Mortuaries) PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review and make a recommendation with regards to the request for the installation of a red curbs at both legs of the northwest corner of Imperial Highway and California Avenue. BACKGROUND: A request to install red curbs on both sides of the driveway at the above mentioned location was received from Jesse Cardenas of the Douglas & Moreland Mortuaries. 0 ANALYSIS Imperial Highway is classified as a major arterial, from I -710 Freeway to Mona Boulevard. Its total length is approximately three miles. The right of way width is 100 feet. Roadway width varies from 70 feet to 80 feet with two lanes in both directions and a left turn lane. The ADT (average daily traffic based on 12/91 counts) is 49,300. Some parking restrictions are presently in place along certain portions of Imperial Highway and at various signalized intersections along Imperial Highway. According to a report conducted by JHK & Associates, as part of their recommendations, they stated that there is an overall need to increase capacity of the roadway along Imperial Highway. The present roadway width can accommodate an additional through lane in each direction if curb parking 'is prohibited. • 1 •l._ . 0 0 JHK conducted curb occupancy studies on a block -by -block basis • along the Imperial Highway (see attached). The results indicate that during critical traffic volume periods, there are very few segments that experience in excess of 50% percent occupancy. Parking prohibition to provide additional through capacity would necessitate relocating those curb parkers to off - street or cross - street spaces. Off - street parking is severely limited along Imperial Highway. However, the minor cross streets do have sufficient storage to accommodate the volume that would be displaced from Imperial Highway. The issue of installing a third lane along Imperial Highway was brought up at the Traffic & Parking Commission meeting of January 14, 1991. An agreement was not reached due to the variation of opinions from each one of the commissioners. Staff conducted a parking survey at the northwest corner of the intersection of Imperial Highway and California Avenue. Results indicated that the vehicles parking on that corner belong to employees of the business located in the immediate area. These vehicles stay parked in the same location all day (see attached cordon counts). Staff contacted Jesse Cardenas of the Douglas & Moreland Mortuaries and he explained that the cars were parking too close to the driveway which was making it difficult when trying to get • into their parking lots. Staff recommends that the curb be painted red to improve the traffic flow on Imperial Highway. There will be no major impact on the parking restriction since there are only five (5) parking spaces available at that corner. To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review and make a recommendation with regards to the request for the installation of a red curbs at both legs of the northwest corner of Imperial Highway and California Avenue. T07 -173 C I 2 o v Cordon Count Summary • Location: IMPEp SAL > I1/JY GnU Fi�2n1rL� /�vG Weather Day TUCSpA`( Made By: U• ED Date: 4 -!v q3 Duration 2 N4 CS 15- Minute Inbound Outbound Interval Passenger Cars Trucks Buses Total Passenger Cars Trucks Buses Total r�'ZA -E) ; 1 D O ( p p D O NS- 9'00 11 D o O p O U q OD q is 111 D 0 3 0 o D 0 � �s- q3o III II U S O U p O P M, 3' oo - 3', 5 I I 11 1 U Lo U O C7 p 3',iS- 3:3U III X U D 0 O O 3; 30 a' �tS III III U � D U O O • - • r Cordon Count Summary • Location: IMP CAI. 44`( 4 CALIG -N &Qe ( NGIRTNWc -: -r CUph1E� Weather Day 1�IELNE� L� Made By: 6 .3, Date: x}"1 Duration 2, 15- Minute Inbound Outbound Interval Passenger Cars Trucks Buses Total Passenger Cars Trucks Buses Total A.M. 7:ov --7. s 1 I O 2 0 o o O "I .! S T 3o I I b 2- 0 O 0 0 30 - '7 L+S I I O 2 O 0 O 0 1 49 - cao I I I 0 Z U O v o P M. 3!0o - 3 II I O 3 D 0 Q 1 0 3'is- 3'3o I I 1 0 3 Q O 0 O 3' 3o - 3 4S I I I 0 3 O O O O 3'4S - 4 oD I I 1 0 3 U O O U E IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CURB OCCUPANCY STUDY PARKING STALLS PARKING STALLS UTILIZED % OCCUPANCY PERMITTED AM PM AM PM FROM TO North South No. So. No. So. No. So. No. SO. Alameda St Fernwood Ave. So Fernwood Ave. No Bellinger St. State St. Peach St Long Beach Blvd. Cal.itornia Ave Birch St. Los Flores Blvd. Century Blvd. Adley St. Ruth St. Mallison Ave. Benwell Dr. Otis St. Carson Dr. McNerney Ave. Bullis Rd. Fracar Ave Alexander Ave. Lewis Rd. Standard Ave. Hulme Ave. (W) Hulme Ave. (E) Cornish Ave Coyler Ave. Sampson Ave Jackson Ave. Pine St. Elm Ave. Linden St. Fernwood Ave. So. 20 0 7 0 13 0 35 0 Fernwood Ave. No. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bellinger St. 0 6 0 1 0 2 0 17 State St. 28 39 14 13 10 21 50 33 Peach St 30 0 10 0 16 0 33 0 Long Beach Blvd. 14 14 6 6 10 6 43 43 California Ave. 27 24 13 10 17 11 48 42 Birch St. 27 40 12 7 6 9 44 18 Los Flores Blvd. 9 9 9 9 6 10 100 100 Century Blvd. 8 0 6 0 8 0 75 0 Adley St. 14 15 7 8 6 8 50 53 Ruth St. 0 10 0 3 0 7 0 30 Mallison Ave. 10 8 3 3 6 5 30 38 Benwell Dr. 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 33 Otis St. 7 4 1 2 3 0 14 50 Carson Dr. 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 33 McNerney Ave. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bullis Rd. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fracar Ave. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Alexander Ave. 10 14 6 8 5 6 60 57 Lewis Rd. 10 15 3 3 4 7 30 20 Standard Ave. 6 8 2 4 2 6 33 50 Hulme Ave. (W) 7 6 3 1 2 3 43 17 Hulmc Ave (E) 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 50 Cornish Ave. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coyler Ave. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sampson Ave. 9 9 3 3 2 5 33 33 Jackson Ave. 9 6 3 1 1 1 33 11 Pine St. 24 31 17 21 17 21. 71 68 Elm Ave. 8 6 4 3 5 3 50 50' Linden St. 16 17 16 17 14 16 100 100 Atlantic Ave. 7 0 1 7 0 7 _0 100 0 65 0 0 36 53 71 63 22 67 100 43 0 60 0 43 0 0 0 0 50 40 33 29 0 0 0 22 17 71 63 88 100 0 0 33 54 40 46 23 111 0 53 70 63 100 100 33 0 0 0 43 50 50 0 0 56 17 68 50 94 0 At his wife' tini=�qourl trial in 1991. A, i-P, Ticket Driv es Wo j ; Art G w ; 0 county traffic en . n ear u te's4hedvi " I "'- Continued from rrn that because the traffic 2 study not justify the ill�d Get Speed, Imifit".Cha ed-­ - The taw also pr�vided'uniform 1 r ' `ed statewide rules for sew 1,j* limit, the intation was ipvqid.. Nonetheless t Judge,'Kenneth 1 limits on local stree W PHIL SNEIDERMAN �' ;a Gary Foxen, ii'-firiffid.e Tagmeer Riley found Judith Gaet guilty of TMES SI.%FI WRIT ER 7 1Z� 1 1 C. .*,_'° for the Automobile! JWub-.-'of-1 speeding. She appealed the dec' `i ' a- ENTURA —More than 18 months ago Ventura C6 i' f. •- Southern Californi4*1saWmi"any oeoplc co not understand,the effect Sion to Ventura-c6iiAty Superior Court and the appellate panel ruled - Al I I in sheriff's deputy, using radii, pulled Judith Ann Goulet over Vfor of speed limits. January - that Goulet's ticket driving 52 m.p.h. on a Cannarillo street with a speed 'rhe rublic believes that if you r must be dismissed. z limit of 3,5 most drivers would Confronted with the radar results drivers would have paid cost lo,,e. numbers on. a speed" limit y wi le %I I flih ifid'L ' -U t this sign. then eveiyone.will abide s a re P c cut G01.1let? the $95 speeding ticket and put it behind them. by it," Foxein saicL2-Cmmrcrscl�, if (felt; Yh But Goulet, whose husband the county road commissioner, you post higher numbers, then it an unfair spe li i a sh e a fought the citation. She claimed that Camarillo—which is not her husband's illegal tr everyone will drive faster "The trapped: under jurisdiction -hadset up an speed ap reality is that people diT not�, I -- A new en Early this year, an appeals court agreed with her. . th'-' drive the rixidw ayeonsistentwi conducted since 0 e Couletwas driving too fast near a seni6rcitizens'nomplex anil in an area where pedestrians and bicyclists are 6fter;present. the: the speed limit. most people are driving at a speed that they fe6I Cei"ed her *dc­' IT eed I'mil on Pon er has peen deputy testified: pa nel Nevertheless, the three -judge net ruled that 11 comfortable with. according to It e rive 1 'J 1 s,(1t0-T m-rP.h Camari[16's own traffic studies showed that , the spend limit on ... conditions that �ist­ Ponderosa Drive should have been higher Under current law, the maxi- Under state law, police cannot use radar to enforce low -Speed mum speed on most major roads is r, limits if a traffic study shows that a highei speed is safe for most 2 5.5 mP h. unless I m6l officials set a drivers. lower limit To ;enforce a lower f speeding is routine on a road where few accidents have has but to increase thelinait.4* Z speed limit wi� ,radar,%the city t � 2 must con do t raffic ' . ­affic,study on occurred,a city usually no choice V that str ev fi .years during c y Still, many officials are reluctant to do so. "You keep on raising the speed limits until all the streets in i'la h : -IV off-pea , hour on city are 55 m.p.h. I don't think it's proper," said Simi Valley ru b California Under les v the Califo Councilman Bill Davis, whose city is in the midst of a speed [I Depar�rncnt of Transportation, review traffic engineers calculate the State lawmakers amended California's speed limit law in 197no- i 85th-percentile speed, which ban arbitrary radar enforcement. One goal was to keep Lowins�from`:_ means that K5% of the vehiclvehicles ire setting up speed traps — unexpected "slow zones" in which o - fficers moving at or below this spee Generally, the road's speed limit is can write speeding tickets to boost local revenues. "There are reasons for the speed trap law," said Sam Haynes; a "It's -set at the nearest 5 m.ph,. incre- ment below that ng"'die. California Highway Patrol spokesman in Sacramento. not! t• If a city does[ not follow these uncommon for localities to take advantage of people coming int . rules, its traffic tickets may not rl the area and not being aware of the local situation or practi ces.1-!" I ' stand up in court, which is what 7- They will get cited for speeding." � happened after Goulet, received her Please see RADAR, A6 citation GoulcLs husband was familiar with Lhat stretch of road, and he SUSPCCLCd that the ticket was not valid. r • rT Hediscoveredihai'm 1988,Cam- arillo had determined thaC85% of vehicles on Po traveling at 48 ffi.pJT!T`6r.lesiL`and ii� that 95%ofdrivers%� were exceeding