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WHY IT Matters

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, observed each May, serves as a crucial initiative to address this issue by promoting safe riding practices and fostering collaboration among riders, motorists, and safety advocates. By uniting communities and emphasizing the importance of vigilance and shared responsibility on the roads, this campaign aims to reduce preventable tragedies and enhance safety for all road users.

Facts

In 2023 alone, Florida reported 9,548 motorcycle crashes, leading to 621 lives lost, according to the FLHSMV crash data report.
Despite comprising approximately 2.4% of registered vehicles, motorcyclists account for nearly 18.5% of all traffic fatalities in Florida, according to Ride Smart Florida.
Wearing a helmet is crucial; studies show that helmets are approximately 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcyclists, according to Ride Smart Florida.
Excessive speed contributes to a significant number of motorcycle crashes, underscoring the need for riders to adhere to posted speed limits, according to Ride Smart Florida.

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Motorcycle Safety & Practices

Defensive riding saves lives—assume other drivers may not see you and always have an escape plan.
Lane positioning matters— ride where you are most visible and avoid blind spots.
Maintain a safe following distance—motorcycles can stop faster than cars, so give yourself space to react.
Check your bike before every ride—inspect tires, brakes, lights, and fluid levels to ensure your motorcycle is road-ready.
Take a motorcycle safety course— even experienced riders benefit from training that sharpens skills and teaches crash-avoidance techniques.

Motorist Safety Practices & Tips

Look twice for motorcycles—they are smaller and harder to see, especially at intersections and when changing lanes.
Give motorcycles extra space—maintain at least a four-second following distance to avoid rear-ending a rider.
Check blind spots before merging or turning—motorcycles can easily be hidden by a vehicle’s side pillars or mirrors.
Avoid distractions behind the wheel—texting, eating, or adjusting the radio can take your focus off the road and endanger motorcyclists.
Never drive impaired—alcohol and drugs slow reaction time, impair judgment, and increase the risk of serious crashes.