Texas Department of transportation encourages drivers to share the road

21 April 2012 /24-7PressRelease / -Texas Department of Transportation encourages motorists to share the road

Hundreds of motorcyclists are killed each year in Texas, and that number is up tragically. Because motorcyclists have little protection other than a helmet (if even a porter) motorcyclists have a fatality rate high disproportionate than drivers of other motor vehicles. A motorcycle driver is 25 times more likely to die in an accident than other drivers of vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA data show that more than 90% of the motorcycle riders are injured or die when the involved in a motorcycle accident.

Bike riders can reduce their risk of injury by defensive driving and wearing protective clothing and equipment. Almost half of all Texas motorcyclist deaths occur at the runners who are not wearing a helmet, despite the law of the State which requires cyclists to wear a. Still, drivers of large vehicles can also do their part to ensure the safety of the motorcycle, which is one of the reasons why the Texas Transportation Department has launched its "Share the Road" campaign this month to reduce motorcycle accidents.

Billboards and ads "Light is saving them," proclaim. Radio and television spots urging drivers to share the road, offering advice, as to verify two blind spots before changing lanes and give bikers much space to fit the barriers hurt not "regular" vehicles, but may be fatal for people on motorcycles. Because of a motorcyclist riding patterns and responses are different drivers of cars and trucks, keeping a full aisle of travel space between a large vehicle and a motorcycle can save lives.

The number of motorcycles registered in Texas has more than doubled in the course of the past years, from 180 345 in 2000 to 419 722 in 2010. With more than motorcycles on the road, everyone is responsible for helping to ensure the safety of cyclists. Unfortunately, death of outlaw motorcycle gangs have also doubled from 196 in 2000-470 in 2011.

If you have been injured in a bike accident, or a loved one has been killed, please contact experienced injury lawyer to discuss your legal options for potential compensation.

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