NEWS RELEASE

DATE:         December 1, 2022

SUBJECT:  2022 Oxnard Downtown Christmas Parade

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal   

         (805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

On December 3, 2022, the Oxnard Downtowners Association will be hosting its annual Downtown Holiday Parade themed “A Blast from the Past.” The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 12:00 p.m. 

The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Traffic delays should be expected beginning at 9:00 a.m. The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic:

• A Street from Wooley Road to Fifth Street

• Ninth Street from A Street to C Street

• Fifth Street from A Street to C Street

• C Street from Sixth Street to First Street

• Second Street from D Street to A Street

• B Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street and First Street to Second Street

• A Street from First Street to Second Street

Parking will be restricted along the parade route and some surrounding streets.  The recommended parking area for people attending the parade is the free public parking structure located at Third Street and B Street.

These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians. 

For any questions related to the parade, please contact Corporal Mike Wood at (805) 385-7749 or via email at Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org.  

  NEWS RELEASE

DATE:         December 8, 2022

SUBJECT:  Winter DUI Mobilization Campaign 

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal   

         (805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

Stick to a “Go Safely” Game Plan: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 14

With a commitment to keeping the community safe, the Oxnard Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.

From Dec. 14 through New Year’s Day, the Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The extra enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others on the road at risk. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,654 people were killed in car crashes nationwide in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver, or one person every 45 minutes.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages everyone to stay in for the night or have a “go safely” game plan by scheduling a ride or designating a sober driver if you plan to consume alcohol.

Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Marijuana, prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may also impair. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.

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

  NEWS RELEASE

DATE:         November 17, 2022

SUBJECT:  Motorcycle and Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Enforcement

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal   

         (805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

Motorcycle, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for 

November 20, 2022

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on November 20, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. Additionally, officers will be looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders that are the leading cause of collisions involving motorcyclists. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way, or failing to stop for signs and signals.

The Oxnard Police Department offers steps pedestrians, drivers, or motorcycle riders can take to greatly reduce the risk of getting injured or in a crash:

Pedestrians 

• Be predictable. Use crosswalks, when available.  

• Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care.  

• Do not walk or run into the path of a vehicle. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop. 

• Be visible. Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors, reflective material and carry a flashlight, particularly at dawn, dusk or at night. 

• Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see, or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits. 

Drivers 

• Follow the speed limit and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks. 

• Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn. 

• Never drive impaired.

Bicyclists

• Obey traffic laws, use hand signals, use lights at night (front white light and rear red reflector), and wear a helmet. 

• Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle. 

• Avoid the door zone: do not ride too closely to parked cars. 

• If there’s a bike lane, use it, unless making a left turn, passing, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed. 

• Yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections.  

Motorcyclists

• Always wear a DOT compliant helmet and protective gear.

• Consider adding reflective tape to make it easier for other drivers to see you.

• Always keep your lights on, even during the day.

• Don’t assume drivers see you: signal well in advance before changing lanes and watch for turning vehicles.

• Although lane splitting is legal, the practice is not encouraged at high speeds in free-flowing traffic.

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