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More than 20,000 motorcyclists who died in crashes in the US since the mid-1970s would have survived if stronger helmet laws had been in place, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Lax helmet laws have killed more than 20,000 motorcyclists, study shows

More than 20,000 motorcyclists who died in crashes in the US since the mid-1970s would have survived if stronger helmet laws had been in...
Road safety authorities are urging Victorians to keep motorcyclist safety front of mind following an alarming increase in the number of motorcyclists killed on the state’s roads.

Put the headlights on motorcycle safety this October

Road safety authorities are urging Victorians to keep motorcyclist safety front of mind following an alarming increase in the number of motorcyclists killed on...
More than one in 10 motorcyclists on Ireland’s roads were involved in a collision during a two-year period, according to a new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

More than one in 10 motorcyclists report being involved in a...

More than one in 10 motorcyclists on Ireland’s roads were involved in a collision during a two-year period, according to a new report from...
A new report has found the peak time for serious injuries among motorcyclists is between May and September.

Plea to drivers in Ireland to ‘look out for motorcycles on...

A new report has found the peak time for serious injuries among motorcyclists is between May and September. The research published by the Road Safety...
According to the ICBC motorcycle crashes significantly increase from May to September with 212 people injured in crashes with motorcyclists each month.

Call to keep motorcycle riders in British Columbia safe this Spring

Motorcycle season is here and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is asking riders and drivers to do their part to prevent crashes...
Most front crash prevention systems include forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking (AEB). Forward collision warning alerts the driver when a rear-end crash is imminent, and AEB automatically slams on the brakes if the driver fails to respond in time.

Better detection of large trucks and motorcycles would improve front crash...

Front crash prevention systems aren’t as good at preventing crashes with large trucks and motorcycles as they are crashes with cars, according to two...
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The Transport Accident Commission (TAC), has joined the Department of Transport and Planning, and Victoria Police to launch Motorcyclist Awareness Month.

Motorcyclists and drivers in Victoria urged to ‘share the road safely’

Drivers in Victoria are urged to be on the lookout for motorcyclists, with warmer weather likely to see more riders on the state’s roads. The...
The markings, called Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment (PRIMEs), are designed to provide a tool for motorcyclists, ‘priming’ them to adapt their riding before a bend.

Motorcyclist road markings hailed a ‘triumph for road safety’

New road markings trialled across the West of Scotland have helped motorcyclists to approach left hand bends more safely. The markings, called Perceptual Rider Information...
The project will investigate the extent of under-reporting of e-scooter casualties and ways in which it could be improved, consider the DfT evaluation report of the e-scooter trial rental schemes and respond to the Government’s proposed Transport Bill.

Further funding to assess e-scooter safety

The Road Safety Trust has provided funding to The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) to assess private e-scooter safety and understand casualty...
Marking the inaugural Motorcyclist Awareness Month, spearheaded by Victoria’s Motorcycling Community Engagement Panel (MCEP), Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll said the initiative had been developed in collaboration with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), Department of Transport and Victoria Police.

Motorists urged to share the road this riding season

Drivers and motorcyclists in Victoria are being urged to look out for each other and share the roads safely, with the number of motorbikes...
The annual 2021 Motorcycle Safety Monitor Report by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), surveyed almost 1,000 riders and found nearly all wear a helmet ‘all the time’ (96 per cent) and just over half (55 per cent) of respondents said they wear proper motorcycle riding pants every ride. The wearing of boots on every ride has declined (76 per cent in 2020 compared to 68 per cent in 2021).

Motorcyclists urged to ‘gear up’ every time they hit the road

Motorcyclists in Victoria are being reminded to wear safety gear when on the roads, following the results of a new survey. The annual 2021 Motorcycle...
This year 18 motorcyclists have already died on Ireland’s roads, an increase of five compared to 2021.

Drivers in Ireland urged to look out for motorcyclists

Drivers in Ireland are being urged to be aware of motorcyclists following a rise in deaths. This year 18 motorcyclists have already died on Ireland’s...
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