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 …
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 …
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 …
Pennsylvania Motorcycle Awareness Month 2020. Motorcycle Awareness Month has officially begun. With warmer weather on its way, it is time to remind everyone the importance of being an alert driver while sharing the road with motorcyclists. According to the 2018 Pennsylvania Crash Facts and Statistics manual, (2019 has not been released yet) there were a …
Motorcycle Helmets Save Lives Even though it is not always required, wearing a helmet while operating a motorcycle could save your life. Make sure you know what your state’s motorcycle helmet laws are. Motorcyclists can do their part to keep themselves safe on the roads by wearing a safety helmet. Helmets reduce the risk of …
