Legislation that would end North Carolina’s mandatory helmet law and make it optional for riders age 21 and over won support from the majority in a divided state House panel this week. On a voice vote, the House Transportation Committee …
Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials say 2012 will be one of the deadliest years on record for motorcyclists. So far, 102 people have died in motorcycle crashes this year, compared to 85 for all of 2011. The figures show the …
A study by the Governors Highway Safety Association shows that the number of motorcycle deaths dropped in Idaho last year, but remained consistent nationwide. Idaho Transportation Department analyst Steve Rich told The Times-News that there were 17 motorcycle deaths in …
Last year saw little to no progress in reducing the number of fatal motorcycle crashes around the country, making this one of the few areas in highway safety where progress has been disappointing. The Governors Highway Safety Association is reporting …
Ohio is seeing fewer deaths from motorcycle crashes, even as more Ohioans are becoming eligible to drive choppers. State Department of Public Safety numbers show 120 people have died in motorcycle accidents since the beginning of 2011, down from 158 …
