Like most other states, Virginia’s roadways were designed with trucks and cars in mind, not motorcycles. While the first two types of vehicles can easily withstand driving over a few potholes every so often, any piece of detritus has the potential to be a real nightmare for a motorcycle rider. Take a second to imagine…
Every May, Virginia and the rest of the country recognize Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The goal of the safety campaign is to remind motorists that they share the road with motorcyclists and to educate them so they understand motorcycle driving behaviors and how to operate their vehicles safely around them. The campaign also promotes increased…
May’s arrival brings with it warmer weather and that means motorcycle enthusiasts are getting their bikes out of storage and taking to the roads. This increased number of motorcycles, unfortunately, means that there will also be more motorcycle crashes and tragic deaths. Last year, 101 people were killed in motorcycle accidents on Virginia’s roads. If…
Motorcycles are an undeniably dangerous mode of transportation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 84,000 motorcyclists were injured and another 5,014 were killed in traffic accidents throughout the United States in 2019 alone. A publication issued by the Administration suggests that motorcycle helmets saved upwards of 1,870 lives. Some studies suggest that if…
Since motorcycles are not surrounded by steel cages like passenger vehicles, it comes as no surprise that accidents involving motorcycles tend to produce injuries that are far more serious. In addition to this, motorcycles are much smaller and lighter than other types of vehicles, which means other drivers are less likely to notice them and…