JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it’s cracking down on dangerous bicycling and pedestrian habits in the city.
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According to a social media post, 48 bicyclists and pedestrians have been killed in crashes, so far this year.
Starting Monday, you should expect to see more officers in high-traffic areas.
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JSO has the following reminders for you:
- Stay to the right of the road and go with the flow of traffic.
- Travel in the bike lane if one is available.
- Follow all traffic signals, stop signs, and yield signs the same way you would if you were driving a car.
- Pay attention to pedestrians if they are crossing your path.
- If you’re making a turn, use hand signals.
- Make sure you have a white light on the front of your bike and a red light on the back. These lights should be used from sundown to sunup.
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