Motorcycle Fatalities Up Again, NHTSA Says
Motorcycle deaths increased for the ninth straight year, especially involving older riders, and for the first time exceeded pedestrian deaths. The NHTSA figures show 4,810 motorcycle deaths last year, compared with 4,576 in 2005.
Posted: 07/26/2007 10:35 AM | Posted by: Merlin |
AMA Pledges $100,000 Toward Motorcycle Crash Study
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that it has committed $100,000 to help fund a comprehensive nationwide study of motorcycle crashes, and encourages individual motorcyclists, organizations, and businesses in the motorcycle industry to contribute to the effort through the AMA's new "Fuel the Fund" campaign.
Posted: 12/04/2006 2:40 PM | Posted by: Merlin |
12 Motorcycle Safety Myths and Misconceptions
When science meets urban legend and imperfect logic, some of the "facts" motorcyclists think they "know" about motorcycle safety, crashes, and riding turn out to be dangerous myths and misconceptions. From the February 2006 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine. By Art Friedman.
Posted: 05/30/2006 12:42 PM | Posted by: Merlin |
Florida report in
Think your safer wearing a lid? Florida survey results say no. The 2004 Crash Statistics for Florida wipe away NHTSA’s prediction of a
blood bath.
Posted: 10/04/2005 3:19 PM | Posted by: tbeck |
Deer vs Motorcycle
Critter Crashes: How to Avoid Deer and Other Animals on a Motorcycle
The number of deer on the roads are increasing and so is the number of motorcycle-animal crashes. Here are some points to avoid an accident involving a deep or other critter. From the April 2004 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine. By Art Friedman.
Posted: 09/06/2005 8:28 AM | Posted by: frmrpat |