Motorcycle Accidents
New helmet law introduced to reduce motorcycle accidents but some riders oppose it
One state lawmaker has been trying to reintroduce a mandatory motorcycle helmet law every time he gets an opportunity in the Pennsylvania legislature. In 2003, Pennsylvania repealed its mandatory motorcycle helmet law. Prior to the repeal, the state had a...
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A further look at motorcycle awareness month and helmet safety
Last time, we discussed the benefits of wearing a motorcycle helmet and how helmets reduce the risk of deadly motorcycle accidents. Riders who wear motorcycle helmets have a 29 percent better chance of surviving an accident than riders who do...
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Motorcycle awareness month and helmet safety
May is motorcycle safety awareness month, and the month is used to remind all users of the road to be aware of motorcyclists. An additional aspect of the awareness month is to remind motorcycle riders to follow proper safety precautions...
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Motorcycle Fatalities Down in Pennsylvania
Over the last year, fatalities involving motorcycle accidents have decreased in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Despite the drop in the fatalities, motorcycle riders continue to face dangers on the road.Motorcycle fatalities decreased by 16 percent in 2009 across the...
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Motorcycle Crash That Killed Five Results in Criminal Charges
A Harrisburg taxi driver has been charged criminally in relation to a motorcycle accident that resulted in the deaths of five motorcyclists last June. The collision between the taxi van and several motorcycles resulted in the deaths of two couples...
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