May 9, 2018
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Why It’s Important
May is recognized as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. During this month, states across the nation build awareness with their motorcycle safety campaigns. You’ll hear messages such as “Look twice for motorcycles” or “Watch for motorcycles.” While having a month dedicated to motorcycle safety may seem like a lot of time, it is absolutely critical…
April 11, 2018
Motorcycle Safety Tips for the Spring
The first blush of warm spring weather in Rhode Island brings out motorcyclists. There are more than six million motorcycles on our nation’s roadways, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Before revving up your engine, it is important to pay close attention to tips that can help prevent injuries or fatalities…
July 15, 2016
U.S. Motorcycle Deaths Surge Ten Percent in One Year
More than 5,000 people were killed in motorcycle accidents nationwide in 2015, representing a 10 percent increase in motorcycle fatalities compared to 2014, according to preliminary data provided by state highway safety offices. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released these numbers through its sixth annual motorcyclist fatality Spotlight report, just before that time of…