2012

Motorcycle safety is always an important issue, but today it becomes especially pertinent to look twice for these at-risk drivers. That’s because today is Ride to Work Day, in which motorcyclists from across the country are called on to ride their motorcycle to and from their place of employment.  The hope is that enthusiasts can… read more

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention places a renewed emphasis on the importance of wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle. In compiling their Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report that was released today, the CDC looked at fatal crash statistics from across the country between 2008 and 2010.  What they… read more

The manufacturers of Suzuki GSXR1000 want to bring consumers’ attention to the fact that these bikes have had to be recalled because of a defect that compromises a rider’s safety.  Each of the motorcycles being recalled is of the 2012 model year.  A total of 4,969 motorcycles fall under the banner of the recall. The… read more

The state of New York is one step closer to bringing a bill into law that would attempt to make the roads safer for motorcyclists and other drivers alike. In a unanimous vote, S7138 has passed through the State Senate.  The bill aims to make motorcycle awareness training a mandatory component of the courses that… read more

May has been designated National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month because warmer weather in summer months will most likely lead to more motorcycles on American roadways, if the pattern established by previous years is any indication. Motorcycle experts offered local news outlets tips for safer motorcycle riding in an effort to decrease the number of motorcycle… read more

The number of licensed motorcycles in Washington state is on a steady rise. Unfortunately, according to accident statistics provided by the Washington State Patrol, the number of fatal collisions involving motorcycles is increasing just as rapidly. This year to date, a total of 13 motorcyclists were killed in traffic accidents throughout the state, and 11… read more

In response to several motorcycle accidents that have occurred in the area, Las Vegas area law enforcement officers have announced a new campaign to promote motorcycle safety awareness. Motorcyclists and motorists driving larger passenger vehicles can take steps to reduce the number of motorcycle related traffic accidents, safety experts say. One of the most common… read more

In an effort to reduce the number of motorcycle related traffic collisions that occur in the state, Oklahoma law enforcement officers are collaborating with the state’s Department of Transportation to offer informative motorcycle safety classes. Motorcycle collisions and fatal accidents involving motorcyclists are a rising trend across the United States, safety experts warn, and law… read more

May has been designated Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and the Texas Department of Public Safety is taking this as an opportunity to remind motorists to exercise additional safety measures when sharing the road with motorcycles. Motorcycles are less visible than other vehicles, and more vulnerable in the event of a collision. Their smaller size,… read more

The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is sponsoring a program to help educate motorists throughout the state about motorcycle safety. The program, called BikeSafe NC was established five years ago to provide motorcycle safety classes to North Carolina residents. The classes, taught by local motorcycle police officers does not replace a standard motorcycle operator’s… read more

Warmer weather means more motorcycles on American roadways. This means more collisions involving motorcyclists, and in response, the federal government has declared May as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to remind motorists to keep an eye out for motorcyclists and motorcyclists to make an effort to make themselves more visible to motor vehicle operators. The… read more

In an effort to convince motorcyclists to adopt safer behavior on the roadways, Canada’s Transport Accident Commission has launched an advertising campaign warning of the dangers of unsafe motorcycle behavior. The television advertisement features a graphic depiction of a high speed motorcycle collision that results in the rider’s neck being broken when his bike crashes… read more