May is Motorcycle Awareness Month 2023

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1. Motorcycle Awareness: What You Need to Know

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C. William Kenny

May 05, 2023

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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 Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are roughly 28 times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than a person who is driving a car. 

Motorcycles continue to grow in popularity, with millions of riders hitting the road every year. It is crucial that we all work together to make our roads safer for everyone.

One of the key goals of Motorcycle Awareness Month is to remind drivers to share the road with motorcycles and to be extra vigilant in looking out for riders. This means checking mirrors and blind spots carefully before changing lanes or turning and giving riders plenty of space on the road.

Motorcycle riders can also take steps to protect themselves and increase their visibility on the road. Wearing high-visibility gear and bright colors can make riders more noticeable to other drivers. Riders should also make sure they are wearing appropriate safety gear, including a DOT-approved helmet, sturdy boots and protective clothing.

In addition to raising awareness and promoting safe riding practices, Motorcycle Awareness Month is also an opportunity to support organizations and initiatives that work to improve motorcycle safety. Many local and national organizations, such as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the American Motorcyclist Association, offer training courses and educational resources to help riders develop the skills they need to stay safe on the road.

Motorcycle Awareness Month is about promoting safe riding practices, raising awareness about the risks and challenges that riders face and working together to make our roads safer for everyone. Whether you are a rider, driver or safety advocate, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.

Let us all do our part this May and beyond to promote motorcycle safety and support the riders who share our roads. Together, we can make a difference and help ensure that everyone arrives at their destination safely.

If you have sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident, contact the personal injury attorneys at Berger and Green.  We can answer your questions and provide you with a free consultation to discuss your case.