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"Look Twice for Motorcyclists" Message Seen by Millions in Golden State
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Press Release - Feb 17, 2010

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.

Prepare to ride...preserve a life...it may be your own
Maverick in collaboration with Eric Sondeen - Feb 4, 2010

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.

U.S. Department of Defense seeks to reduce motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Press Release - Jan 15, 2010

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.

Want to race? There is a new game in town
Maverick - Jan 6, 2010

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.

Guidelines for Riding with a Passenger on your Motorcycle
Motorcycle Safety Foundation - Dec 2, 2009

Riding with a passenger involves: Legal Considerations, Operator Preparation, Motorcycle Preparation, Passenger Preparation, and General Safety Considerations. Read on...

Public policy impact on motorcycle safety in the US
Maverick - Nov 3, 2009

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 help other motorcyclists
Harry Schaaf - Nov 3, 2009

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 launches study into causes of motorcycle crashes
Maverick - Nov 3, 2009

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?

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