Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets

Common Traffic Issues Intoxicated Driving Intoxicated Driving Over The Limit, Under ArrestOver The Limit, Under Arrest Safety Belts Safety Belts Click It or Ticket MobilizationClick It or Ticket Mobilization Child Safety Restraints Child Safety Restraints Running Red Lights Running Red Lights Distracted Driving Distracted Driving

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets National Alarming Facts In 2011, 4,612 motorcyclists were killed nationwide, an increase (+2.1%) from 2010, in which 4,518 motorcyclists were killed. In 2011, 4,612 motorcyclists were killed nationwide, an increase (+2.1%) from 2010, in which 4,518 motorcyclists were killed. In 2011, approximately 81,000 motorcyclists were injured in highway crashes in the United States. In 2011, approximately 81,000 motorcyclists were injured in highway crashes in the United States.

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets National Alarming Facts 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.

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets National Alarming Facts In 2010, 35% of motorcyclist fatalities were speeding and more than half did NOT involve another vehicle. In 2010, 35% of motorcyclist fatalities were speeding and more than half did NOT involve another vehicle. In 2010, 29% of motorcyclist fatalities had a BAC over.08. In 2010, 29% of motorcyclist fatalities had a BAC over.08.

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets National Alarming Facts The number of DOT compliant motorcycle helmets worn by motorcyclists dropped to 54% in 2010 from 67% in DOT compliant helmet use decreased by 10% in states with a helmet law and 15% in states without a helmet law.

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets Michigan’s Alarming Facts In the serious motorcycle crashes involving two vehicles, and where the other operator was at fault, 70% of the time the person turned left in front of the motorcycle or drove into the path of the motorcycle. In the serious motorcycle crashes involving two vehicles, and where the other operator was at fault, 70% of the time the person turned left in front of the motorcycle or drove into the path of the motorcycle.

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets Motorcycles in Michigan 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.  Motorcycles continue the trend of increasing registrations and endorsements through  Motorcycle related crashes and fatalities (17,206 & 601 respectively from )

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets Continued Popularity  Almost 260,000 registrations  Over 544,000 endorsements  Over 15,000 riders trained per year  Popularity rising in two generations from internet/TV/movies (Orange County Choppers, Road Hogs etc)  Economics oMotorcycles sales dropped significantly in 2009 and 2010 due to the recession but a large number continue to be registered and rode each year

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets Where are the fatalities in 2012? Secondary Roads – 52% Freeways – 48% Intersections – 41% 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 counties

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets 2008 Fatal Crashes

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets 2009 Fatal Crashes

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets 2010 Fatal Crashes

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets 2011 Fatal Crashes

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets 2012 Fatal Crashes

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets 2012 Fatal Crashes

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets Demographics  Average age of all motorcyclists killed is 42.1 years old  Average age of all single vehicle crashes is 45.1 years old  88% male

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Crash = Injury or Death The number of motorcycle related fatalities is slightly less than what would be expected based upon the growth of registrations Year YearTotalCrashesFatals/Injuries% 20063,2912, % 20073,8213, % 20083,9693, % 20093,3392, % Average Average 84.71%

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets Riding Season 61% of crashes were in a well lit environment 80% of crashes were in clear weather

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets 2012 Causes 50.5% = multi-vehicle crashes 49.5% = single vehicle (207) 11.8% = of SV crashes were HBD crashes SV crash citations: 9.5% (187) cited for reckless/negligent driving 9.5% (187) cited for reckless/negligent driving 23.6% (462) cited for speed too fast 23.6% (462) cited for speed too fast 40.8% (799) no citations noted on the UD % (799) no citations noted on the UD-10 *There can be multiple citations for a single crash *There can be multiple citations for a single crash

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets Multiple Vehicles In Depth 55.8% were multi-vehicle 55.8% were multi-vehicle 20.5% (118) were HBD crashes 20.5% (118) were HBD crashes Compare to 51% of all crashes involve multi- vehicle Compare to 51% of all crashes involve multi- vehicle

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets Hazardous actions for the Motorcyclist in Multi-Vehicle Crash in 2012

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets  Prevent the crash from happening  Remind riders of critical skills  BRC and ERC Training  Proper Protective Gear all the time  Reduce impaired riding Solutions

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Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets What You Can Do If you ride a motorcycle... Get a motorcycle endorsement.Get a motorcycle endorsement. It’s the law. It’s the law. It will require you to have some rudimentary experience – but it is never enough. It will require you to have some rudimentary experience – but it is never enough. Know Your motorcycle and how to use it.Know Your motorcycle and how to use it. Get formal training Get formal training

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets What You Can Do If you ride a motorcycle... Assume other drivers cannot see you.Assume other drivers cannot see you. Be VisibleBe Visible Dress for SafetyDress for Safety This includes eye protection This includes eye protection Stay AlertStay Alert Don’t Drink and DriveDon’t Drink and Drive

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets What You Can Do If you ride a motorcycle... Always wear your helmetAlways wear your helmet It’s the Law It’s the Law Helmets are 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries. Helmets are 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries. Make sure the Helmet is DOT (Department of Transportation) approved. Look for the DOT sticker on the back of the helmet.Make sure the Helmet is DOT (Department of Transportation) approved. Look for the DOT sticker on the back of the helmet.

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets What You Can Do If you ride a motorcycle... Know Your helmets:Know Your helmets: Unsafe HelmetSafe Helmet Helmet Interior

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets What You Can Do As a driver: Stay alert – motorcyclists are difficult to see at times.Stay alert – motorcyclists are difficult to see at times. Be especially watchful at intersections and when turning left.Be especially watchful at intersections and when turning left. Use your turn signal and check your blind spot before changing lanes or turning.Use your turn signal and check your blind spot before changing lanes or turning. Remember that motorcycle riders deserve the same privileges as other roadway users.Remember that motorcycle riders deserve the same privileges as other roadway users.

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets What You Can Do For More Information on Safety, Training, and License Requirements contact: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE Motorcycle Rider and Safety Education Program (517)

Motorcycles and Motorcycle Helmets