motorcycle safety News

Delaware’s Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet Bill in Legislative Limbo

A bill requiring motorcycle riders in Delaware to wear helmets remains in legislative limbo after members of the House Public Safety Committee could not agree last week to send it to the House floor or to table it. Current Delaware …

Motorcycle Safety Bill Proposed in Illinois

An Illinois lawmaker wants motorcycle safety to be a formal part of driver’s education courses. The proposal by Republican Rep. Tom Bennett of Gibson City would amend the driver’s education act in the Illinois School Code to require that all …

Bill to Mandate Motorcycle Helmets Aired in Maine

The latest proposal to again make helmet use mandatory for all Maine motorcyclists was couched Tuesday, Feb. 12, by supporters as a public safety issue and by opponents as a matter of personal freedom. Medical groups joined brain injury survivors …

Safety Report Cites Lack of Progress in Reducing Motorcyclist Deaths

Last year saw little to no progress in reducing the number of fatal motorcycle crashes around the country, making this one of the few areas in highway safety where progress has been disappointing. The Governors Highway Safety Association is reporting …

Motorcycle Safety Campaign Under Way in Delaware

State officials have launched public awareness campaign about motorcycle safety. The Respect Your Ride campaign includes traffic law enforcement and awareness activities by police departments throughout Delaware. It runs through September. Police will conduct patrols on roads with a high …