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Domestic News September 28, 1943

Imperial Valley Press

El Centro, Imperial County, California

What is this article about?

El Centro police chief Ronnie Voyles announces citations for cyclists riding at night without required lights to curb carelessness and prevent accidents.

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Careless Cyclists
To Get Tickets

War on El Centrans guilty of riding bicycles at night without proper lights was declared Tuesday by Chief of Police Ronnie Voyles.

"We are going to issue citations to bicycle riders caught riding after night without the required lights on front and back of their bicycles," Chief Voyles said. "We take these stern measures to protect the bicycle riders from the results of their own carelessness. We have warned these careless bicyclists repeatedly. Now we are going to issue citations and get the offenders into court."

He declared that the careless bicyclists are a menace and drastic measures will have to be used to prevent tragic accidents.

What sub-type of article is it?

Transportation Accident

What keywords are associated?

Bicycle Lights Police Citations Night Riding Cyclist Safety Traffic Enforcement

What entities or persons were involved?

Ronnie Voyles

Where did it happen?

El Centro

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

El Centro

Event Date

Tuesday

Key Persons

Ronnie Voyles

Outcome

citations to be issued to offenders; aim to prevent tragic accidents

Event Details

Chief of Police Ronnie Voyles declared a crackdown on cyclists riding bicycles at night without proper front and back lights, issuing citations and bringing offenders to court to address carelessness and prevent accidents.

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