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Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Begins August 8th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013



Dover –The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) along with state and local law enforcement, is reminding motorists to Share The Road and reminding motorcyclists to Respect Your Ride.  From now until August 18th, law enforcement agencies statewide will be patrolling high crash roadways ensuring that both motorists and motorcyclists are complying with the state’s traffic safety laws,  as well as ensuring motorcyclists have the proper motorcycle endorsement on their license.

Participating agencies include Bridgeville PD, Dover PD, Georgetown PD, Harrington PD, Middletown PD, Milford PD, New Castle County PD, Newark PD, Smyrna PD, and DSP.  DSP Aviation will be assisting with the patrols in Kent County as well.

To date Delaware has experienced 8 motorcycle fatalities compared to 9 at this time last year.

The Share The Road campaign is aimed at motorists to be extra vigilant; to keep an eye out for motorcyclists on Delaware roadways.   Motorists are reminded to allow a motorcyclist a full lane width and allow for more following distance between you and the motorcyclists. Although it may seem that there is enough room in the traffic lane for a motor vehicle and a motorcycle, the motorcycle needs the room to maneuver safely. Do not share the lane; share the road.

The Respect Your Ride campaign, aimed at motorcyclists, directs riders to www.MotorcyclesafetyDE.org, where they can find information about the proper tools and training to make them the safest rider they can be, popular riding routes in Delaware, and links on how to apply for a motorcycle license.

Additional safety tips:

  • A motorcyclist can be hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot because of its smaller size. Always check your mirrors and blind spots twice for motorcyclists before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections.
  • Always use your turn signal before changing lanes or merging with traffic. This allows motorcyclists to anticipate traffic flow and find a safe lane position.
  • Never ride impaired. Of the 15 motorcycle drivers killed last year, 7 were under the influence of drugs &/or alcohol.
  • Wearing the proper motorcycle safety gear serves many purposes including protection from the elements, injury, and if it is reflective, making you more visible to motorists.

For more information on any of the OHS campaigns visit www.ohs.delaware.gov and follow regular campaign updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/DEHighwaySafe and Facebook www.facebook.com/ArriveAliveDE.

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Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Begins August 8th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2013



Dover –The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) along with state and local law enforcement, is reminding motorists to Share The Road and reminding motorcyclists to Respect Your Ride.  From now until August 18th, law enforcement agencies statewide will be patrolling high crash roadways ensuring that both motorists and motorcyclists are complying with the state’s traffic safety laws,  as well as ensuring motorcyclists have the proper motorcycle endorsement on their license.

Participating agencies include Bridgeville PD, Dover PD, Georgetown PD, Harrington PD, Middletown PD, Milford PD, New Castle County PD, Newark PD, Smyrna PD, and DSP.  DSP Aviation will be assisting with the patrols in Kent County as well.

To date Delaware has experienced 8 motorcycle fatalities compared to 9 at this time last year.

The Share The Road campaign is aimed at motorists to be extra vigilant; to keep an eye out for motorcyclists on Delaware roadways.   Motorists are reminded to allow a motorcyclist a full lane width and allow for more following distance between you and the motorcyclists. Although it may seem that there is enough room in the traffic lane for a motor vehicle and a motorcycle, the motorcycle needs the room to maneuver safely. Do not share the lane; share the road.

The Respect Your Ride campaign, aimed at motorcyclists, directs riders to www.MotorcyclesafetyDE.org, where they can find information about the proper tools and training to make them the safest rider they can be, popular riding routes in Delaware, and links on how to apply for a motorcycle license.

Additional safety tips:

  • A motorcyclist can be hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot because of its smaller size. Always check your mirrors and blind spots twice for motorcyclists before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections.
  • Always use your turn signal before changing lanes or merging with traffic. This allows motorcyclists to anticipate traffic flow and find a safe lane position.
  • Never ride impaired. Of the 15 motorcycle drivers killed last year, 7 were under the influence of drugs &/or alcohol.
  • Wearing the proper motorcycle safety gear serves many purposes including protection from the elements, injury, and if it is reflective, making you more visible to motorists.

For more information on any of the OHS campaigns visit www.ohs.delaware.gov and follow regular campaign updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/DEHighwaySafe and Facebook www.facebook.com/ArriveAliveDE.

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