Milwaukee, WI – Motorcyclists are key to reversing skyrocketing fatality rates, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters said today during a visit to Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee, her first public event since being sworn in as the nation’s 15th Secretary of Transportation. Peters, an avid motorcyclist, said riders should take safety classes, ensure they have the proper license, and wear their ... Read More »
Forum on Motorcycle Safety can be Catalyst to Reverse Fatality Trend
"I am delighted to participate in the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) Forum on Motorcycle Safety and commend the Board and Member Debbie Hersman for their leadership on this issue." Read More »
What’s New In Vehicle Safety
The European Union requires manufacturers to introduce a range of safety improvements on all new cars to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision with a car. Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz are the first to introduce new cars with features that comply with these standards. In Japan, Honda has developed the world's first motorcycle airbag. Read More »
States Urged to Enact or Retain Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Washington, D.C. - I am deeply disturbed by the serious increase in motorcycle fatalities. Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) projected that 2004 represented the seventh straight year of increases in this area. Read More »
Increased Number of Motorcycles on the Road Means Increased Accidents
With motorcycle season already revved into full throttle, the need for motorcycle safety is critical, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Read More »
NHTSA and AMA Partner to Combat Impaired Motorcycle Riding
The program is intended to educate motorcyclists about the dangers of drinking and riding. Read More »
