Most of us know instinctively to slow down as we drive near highway work zones. The men and women in orange vests and hardhats at these sites risk their lives every day to make sure that our lanes are paved, our streetlights work and our roads are safe. And while it is important for us...
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Are Motorcycles More Vulnerable Than Cars and Trucks?
When we get behind the wheel of a car and head out on the highway, we must always remember that we share the road with other motorists.
Some vehicles, like 18-wheelers, are easy to spot, since they are so large. Other vehicles, though, like motorcycles, can...
Are Motorcycle Accidents a Problem in Prince George’s County?
In just two days, two different motorcyclists have been killed in Prince George’s County, each having been struck by drivers who failed to yield the right-of-way. On May 24, a 42-year-old man was killed when an SUV attempted to make a U-turn from the northbound side of Indian Head Highway on to the southbound side....
Read MoreVirginia Boy Killed in Accident While Riding on Back of Father’s Motorcycle
Motorcycle use in Northern Virginia has increased substantially in recent years. In 1994, there were just under 60,000 motorcycle registrations. In 2008, there were 177,147. With the increased popularity of motorcycles, however, also comes an increase in accidents and deaths. There were over 2,000 motorcycle accidents and 71 deaths in Virginia in 2009, and...
Read MoreWashington DC Restrictions on Drivers under 18 Shown to Improve Road Safety
A recent study found that injuries from car crashes cost over $99 billion every year. When you factor in higher insurance premiums, traffic delays and other costs associated with car accidents, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration believes that the costs associated with accidents...
Read MoreMotorcycle Deaths Inexplicably Decline in 2009
Despite rising over the prior twelve years, motorcycle deaths actually dropped in 2009. While this, of course, is good news, motorcycle use remains extremely dangerous. As motorcycle use has increased in popularity, so have associated injuries and deaths increased. From 1997 to 2007, motorcycle deaths jumped from 2,116 to 5,154 and injuries almost...
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