May is an important time for riders to remind themselves of their safety habits as the warm weather begins. Motorcycle Awareness Month is more than halfway through, and it is offering riders a reminder that riding safe and smart are the best ways to enjoy their time on the road. Education and awareness are the top tools for making sure riders are keeping safe on the road. For Motorcycle Awareness Month, Delaware Governor John Carney and the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) have teamed up with the state Office…
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Motorcycle safety program goes into effect in Newport Beach today
Police will be working to increase their efforts to keep riders and other road users safe. The Newport Beach Police are adding an additional officer to the streets as of today. The goal is to implement a motorcycle safety program that will focus on keeping riders safe. This is a component of a grant-funded program meant to decrease the number of motorcycle crash injuries. The motorcycle safety program isn’t exclusive to Newport Beach. There will be other police departments throughout the region that will be using grants to enhance rider…
Read MoreMotorcycle helmet sales see healthy growth worldwide
A new report has shown a global CAGR of more than 6 percent throughout the length of this year. A recently released report has shown a rise in motorcycle helmet sales this year. In fact, the predicted compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 6 percent. The growth in helmet sales is being driven by the increasing number of head injuries from crashes. That said, manufacturers are trying to boost the appeal for riders through both function and fashion. It’s all well and good to offer a motorcycle helmet that provides…
Read MoreMotorcycle lane splitting moves a step closer in California
A state Assembly bill has now moved nearer to a vote and would form new guidelines in the state. California’s AB 51 is a bill that was created to provide guidelines for safe motorcycle lane splitting in the state. If this legislation passes, it will make it will change the way riders use the road. Motorcyclists will be able to pass other vehicles on the road “by riding between them along the lane line.” Until now, it has not been legal or illegal to ride the lane line between two…
Read MoreThe season of motorcycle insurance and safety awareness has now begun
Now that the snow is gone and the warm weather is here, motorcycle insurance is a serious consideration. With the start of the warm weather, the season for awareness about motorcycle insurance and safe riding has begun, with the support of federal, state, and local law enforcement, highway safety, and enthusiast organizations. The month of May has now been called “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month,” as it marks the official riding season. Its goal is to educate riders and spread awareness of how important it is to take proper safety measures…
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