Campaign highlights mutual safety responsibilities of all highway users
Frankfort, Ky. (March 14, 2016) – As the warmer spring weather draws motorcyclists onto Kentucky roadways, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is launching its “Share the Road with Motorcycles” campaign to reduce crashes and save lives. “Safety is a mutual responsibility for motorists and motorcyclists alike,” said KOHS Executive Director Bill Bell. “We urge drivers to be extra cautious because motorcycles are difficult to see, and we urge motorcyclists to do their part in staying visible.” According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on a per vehicle mile basis, motorcyclists are 26 times more likely to die in a crash than occupants of cars, and five times more likely to be injured. The KOHS offers the following tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways:
Motorcyclists can increase their safety by: [if !supportLists]· [endif]Wearing a U.S. Department of Transportation-compliant helmet;
“Our message to all drivers and motorcyclists is: Help to share the responsibility of keeping all road users safe, and do your part by safely sharing the road,” said Bell. |