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Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets


Common Traffic IssuesCommon Traffic Issues Intoxicated DrivingIntoxicated Driving

• Over The Limit, Over The Limit, Under ArrestUnder Arrest

Safety BeltsSafety Belts• Click It or Ticket Click It or Ticket

MobilizationMobilization Child Safety Child Safety

RestraintsRestraints Running Red LightsRunning Red Lights Distracted DrivingDistracted Driving


National Alarming FactsNational Alarming Facts

In 2011, 4,612 motorcyclists were In 2011, 4,612 motorcyclists were killed nationwide, an increase killed nationwide, an increase (+2.1%) from 2010, in which 4,518 (+2.1%) from 2010, in which 4,518 motorcyclists were killed. motorcyclists were killed.

In 2011, approximately 81,000 In 2011, approximately 81,000 motorcyclists were injured in motorcyclists were injured in highway crashes in the United highway crashes in the United States.States.



Per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 39 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a traffic crash.

An estimated 157,000 motorcyclists have died in traffic crashes since the enactment of the Highway Safety and National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.



In 2010, 35% of motorcyclist In 2010, 35% of motorcyclist fatalities were speeding and more fatalities were speeding and more than half did NOT involve another than half did NOT involve another vehicle.vehicle.

In 2010, 29% of motorcyclist In 2010, 29% of motorcyclist fatalities had a BAC over .08.fatalities had a BAC over .08.



The number of DOT compliant motorcycle helmets worn by motorcyclists dropped to 54% in 2010 from 67% in 2009.

DOT compliant helmet use decreased by 10% in states with a helmet law and 15% in states without a helmet law.


MichiganMichigan’’s Alarming Factss Alarming Facts

In the serious motorcycle crashes In the serious motorcycle crashes involving two vehicles, and where involving two vehicles, and where the other operator was at fault, 70% the other operator was at fault, 70% of the time the person turned left in of the time the person turned left in front of the motorcycle or drove into front of the motorcycle or drove into the path of the motorcycle.the path of the motorcycle.


Motorcycles in MichiganMotorcycles in MichiganSome people think that a motorcycle can be as safe as any other Some people think that a motorcycle can be as safe as any other

vehicle on the road and it is, right up to the point of impact.vehicle on the road and it is, right up to the point of impact. Motorcycles continue the trend of Motorcycles continue the trend of

increasing registrations and increasing registrations and endorsements through 2012.endorsements through 2012.

Motorcycle related crashes and Motorcycle related crashes and fatalities (17,206 & 601 respectively fatalities (17,206 & 601 respectively from 2008-2012)from 2008-2012)


Continued PopularityContinued Popularity Almost 260,000 registrationsAlmost 260,000 registrations

Over 544,000 endorsementsOver 544,000 endorsements

Over 15,000 riders trained per yearOver 15,000 riders trained per year

Popularity rising in two generations from Popularity rising in two generations from internet/TV/movies (Orange County Choppers, internet/TV/movies (Orange County Choppers, Road Hogs etc)Road Hogs etc)

EconomicsEconomicso Motorcycles sales dropped significantly in 2009 Motorcycles sales dropped significantly in 2009

and 2010 due to the recession but a large and 2010 due to the recession but a large number continue to be registered and rode number continue to be registered and rode each yeareach year


Where are the fatalities in 2012?Where are the fatalities in 2012?

Secondary Roads – 52% Secondary Roads – 52% Freeways Freeways – 48% – 48% Intersections Intersections – 41% – 41%County:County: Wayne 16.3%Wayne 16.3% Kent 6.4%Kent 6.4% Macomb 7.8%Macomb 7.8% Oakland 5.4%Oakland 5.4% Genesee 4.7%Genesee 4.7% Allegan 3.9%Allegan 3.9% Kalamazoo 3.9%Kalamazoo 3.9%

65% of all fatal motorcycle crashes occur in 7 65% of all fatal motorcycle crashes occur in 7 countiescounties


2008 Fatal Crashes2008 Fatal Crashes


DemographicsDemographics

Average age of all motorcyclists Average age of all motorcyclists killed is 42.1 years oldkilled is 42.1 years old

Average age of all single vehicle Average age of all single vehicle crashes is 45.1 years oldcrashes is 45.1 years old

88% male88% male


The Largest IncreaseThe Largest Increase


Still a ProblemStill a Problem


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Crash = Injury or DeathCrash = Injury or Death

The number of motorcycle related fatalities is slightly less than what The number of motorcycle related fatalities is slightly less than what would be expected based upon the growth of registrationswould be expected based upon the growth of registrations

YearYearTotalTotalCrashesCrashes Fatals/InjuriesFatals/Injuries %%

20062006 3,2913,291 2,9472,947 89.55%89.55%

20072007 3,8213,821 3,1463,146 82.33%82.33%

20082008 3,9693,969 3,5893,589 90.43%90.43%

20092009 3,3393,339 2,5562,556 76.54%76.54%

AverageAverage 84.71%84.71%


Riding SeasonRiding Season

61% of crashes were in a well lit environment80% of crashes were in clear weather


20122012CausesCauses

50.5% = multi-vehicle crashes50.5% = multi-vehicle crashes49.5% = single vehicle (207) 49.5% = single vehicle (207) 11.8% = of SV crashes were HBD crashes11.8% = of SV crashes were HBD crashes

SV crash citations:SV crash citations: 9.5% (187) cited for reckless/negligent 9.5% (187) cited for reckless/negligent

drivingdriving 23.6% (462) cited for speed too fast23.6% (462) cited for speed too fast 40.8% (799) no citations noted on the UD-40.8% (799) no citations noted on the UD-

1010 *There can be multiple citations for a single crash*There can be multiple citations for a single crash


Multiple Vehicles In DepthMultiple Vehicles In Depth

55.8% were multi-vehicle55.8% were multi-vehicle 20.5% (118) were HBD crashes20.5% (118) were HBD crashes Compare to 51% of all crashes involve multi-Compare to 51% of all crashes involve multi-

vehiclevehicle


Hazardous actions for the Motorcyclist in Hazardous actions for the Motorcyclist in Multi-Vehicle Crash in 2012Multi-Vehicle Crash in 2012


Prevent the crash from happeningPrevent the crash from happening

Remind riders of critical skills Remind riders of critical skills

BRC and ERC TrainingBRC and ERC Training

Proper Protective Gear all the timeProper Protective Gear all the time

Reduce impaired ridingReduce impaired riding

SolutionsSolutions


MichiganMichigan’’s Helmet Laws Helmet Law

Available at Available at http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1593_47093_25802-16062--,00.html


Local Riding EventsLocal Riding Events

We need to embed our riding We need to embed our riding message at:message at:• HOG RalliesHOG Rallies• Muskegon Bike TimeMuskegon Bike Time• Blessing of the BikesBlessing of the Bikes• Bike ExposBike Expos• Training locationsTraining locations• Other locations where motorcyclists Other locations where motorcyclists

gathergather


Ride Safe to Ride Again Comes Ride Safe to Ride Again Comes to Bike Timeto Bike Time


What You Can DoWhat You Can Do

If you ride a motorcycle. . .If you ride a motorcycle. . .• Get a motorcycle endorsement.Get a motorcycle endorsement.

ItIt’’s the law.s the law. It will require you to have some rudimentary It will require you to have some rudimentary

experience – but it is never enough.experience – but it is never enough.

• Know Your motorcycle and how to use it.Know Your motorcycle and how to use it. Get formal trainingGet formal training



If you ride a motorcycle. . .If you ride a motorcycle. . .• Assume other drivers cannot see you.Assume other drivers cannot see you.• Be Visible Be Visible • Dress for SafetyDress for Safety

This includes eye protectionThis includes eye protection

• Stay AlertStay Alert• DonDon’’t Drink and Drivet Drink and Drive



If you ride a motorcycle. . . If you ride a motorcycle. . . • Always wear your helmetAlways wear your helmet

ItIt’’s the Laws the Law Helmets are 37% effective in preventing Helmets are 37% effective in preventing

fatal injuries.fatal injuries.

• Make sure the Helmet is DOT Make sure the Helmet is DOT (Department of Transportation) (Department of Transportation) approved. Look for the DOT sticker on approved. Look for the DOT sticker on the back of the helmet.the back of the helmet.



If you ride a motorcycle. . .If you ride a motorcycle. . .• Know Your helmets:Know Your helmets:

Unsafe Helmet Safe Helmet

Helmet InteriorHelmet Interior



As a driver:As a driver:• Stay alert – motorcyclists are difficult to see at Stay alert – motorcyclists are difficult to see at

times. times. • Be especially watchful at intersections and Be especially watchful at intersections and

when turning left. when turning left. • Use your turn signal and check your blind spot Use your turn signal and check your blind spot

before changing lanes or turning.before changing lanes or turning.• Remember that motorcycle riders deserve the Remember that motorcycle riders deserve the

same privileges as other roadway users. same privileges as other roadway users.



For More Information on Safety, For More Information on Safety, Training, and License Requirements Training, and License Requirements contact:contact:

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE Motorcycle Rider and Safety Education Program (517) 241-6850 www.michigan.gov/sos

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