Millions of motorists across California's busy freeways are getting an important safety message about motorcycles thanks to the California Highway Patrol, the California Office of Traffic Safety and CalTrans. The message to "SHARE THE ROAD LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLISTS" went up in lights Feb. 11 on approximately 700 changeable message signs, commonly called "Amber Alert" signs. The one-week message will continue to run during commute hours through today.
Motorcycle safety is something that every motorcyclist thinks about his or her own. Experienced riders understand that while riding they will be faced with many challenges. Arriving home safely is a product of proactive planning, preparation, and performance before and during the ride.
As the popularity of motorcycling and motorcycle registrations continues to rise among military service personnel, so does the number of fatal motorcycle crashes. That is why the Department of Defense (DoD) continues to seek out aggressive countermeasures in the campaign against two-wheel Private Motor Vehicle (PMV) mishaps among military personnel, and military sport bike riders in particular.
Motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists alike associate motorcycling with speed. In fact, many motorcycle accidents are the result of loss of control due to excessive speed, or too much speed for existing conditions, to which motorcyclists should be attending to be safe and in control.
Riding with a passenger involves: Legal Considerations, Operator Preparation, Motorcycle Preparation, Passenger Preparation, and General Safety Considerations. Read on...
Researchers from the University of Miami and Florida International University conduct an analysis of the effectiveness of public policies on motorcycle safety.
Preventing Motorcycle Theft
Sentry Insurance and Motorcycle Safety Foundation - Nov 3, 2009
Motorcycle theft is a concern to all motorcyclists at one time or another. Questions like where to park your motorcycle and how to secure it, to assure it will be there in the morning, come to mind. Follow these tips to help avoid becoming a victim of motorcycle theft.
Stopping to render aid to another biker deserves some consideration. We have all heard that we should always stop to help a stranded biker, but is that an absolute, non-negotiable rule?
Straight Down the Road
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Nov 3, 2009
Motorcycling straight means triumph and freedom. Read on...
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has finally begun an ambitious new study to better understand and prevent motorcycle crashes, according to Administrator Victor Mendez. Good news or compromise?