Motorcycle Awareness: What You Need to Know May is recognized as Motorcycle Awareness Month. This is a time when riders, safety advocates and communities come together to promote motorcycle safety and raise awareness about the risks and challenges that riders face on the road. Motorcycle riders are among the most vulnerable drivers on roadways, as they lack the protection of a vehicle and are often less visible to other drivers. According to the National...May is Motorcycle Awareness Month 2023
Motorcycle Awareness: What You Need to Know May is recognized as Motorcycle Awareness Month. This is a time when riders, safety advocates and communities come together to promote motorcycle safety and raise awareness about the risks and challenges that riders face on the road. Motorcycle riders are among the most vulnerable drivers on roadways, as they lack the protection of a vehicle and are often less visible to other drivers. According to the National...
Due to the lack of protection a motorcycle provides, motorcyclists are more vulnerable to serious injuries if they are in a crash. Taking proper safety precautions can make a world of difference in the outcome of these crashes. If motorcyclists knew the importance of motorcycle helmets and wore them whenever they rode their motorcycle, it would decrease the risk of getting a brain injury by 67% and the risk of death by 37%, according to the Insurance Institute...
There are nearly 850,000 licensed motorcyclists in Pennsylvania. During May, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, along with local and state law enforcement, will be reminding everyone about the importance of motorcycle safety. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), motorcyclist deaths occur 28 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicles. In 2019, (2020 has not been released yet) there were 5,014 motorcyclists...
There are nearly 850,000 licensed motorcyclists in Pennsylvania. PennDOT has created a comprehensive motorcycle safety campaign called, Live Free Ride Alive. The campaign was designed to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes and fatalities on Pennsylvania's roadways. Warmer weather means more motorcycles on the road. A significant number of motorcycle accidents are caused by an error made by the driver of a car, truck or SUV. Drivers of motor...
A motorcycle crash on East Carson Street and South 11th Street has left one man dead. According to police, the accident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday night. The motorcyclist was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment where he later died due to the extent of his injuries. He was wearing a helmet when the accident occurred. The accident is still under investigation and the cause of the crash has not been determined. However, a Port Authority...