Utah Bikers Looking for Response to Rising Deadly Traffic Crashes

July 24, 2018

Utah bikers vented their frustrations about the state of driving safety in response to an unprecedented number of deadly motorcycle crashes.

The Deseret News reports a group of about 30 motorcyclists met with law enforcement officials last week in Midvale to discuss what they want Utah drivers to be aware of while on the road.

According to the state Department of Public Safety, 25 people have been killed in motorcycle crashes on Utah roads this year.

Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Todd Royce says the number of motorcyclist deaths is on pace to set a record in the state.

The Riderz Foundation, a motorcyclist advocacy group, hosted the Midvale meeting. Several bikers called for higher penalties and better enforcement of texting while driving laws.

Topics Auto

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  • July 26, 2018 at 1:34 pm
    Broker Boy says:
    I drive the roads a lot in California, I suspect Utah isn't any different than here. We scape bikers off the freeway every week, it cause a real problem especially in the morn... read more
  • July 24, 2018 at 2:59 pm
    Agent says:
    Most cases I have seen over the years was that the car driver did not see the motorcycle. Now, we have the idiot texters driving and they can't see another car let alone a bi... read more

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