Toys for Tots, a motorcycle event that provides toys for underprivileged children, is at risk of being cancelled due to city regulations in Colorado Springs. According to the event organizer, new ‘special event’ regulations in Colorado Springs have put the fundraiser in jeopardy by requiring extra payments for the use of city services, such as… read more
The consumer advocacy group World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH) has released a summer safety hazards list to warn parents of potential summer dangers to children. According to WATCH, almost half of injuries to children and deaths occur during summer. WATCH has warned parents to be cautious of non-motorized scooters, which can put children at… read more
Several weeks ago, we wrote about how lane splitting can help reduce carbon emissions and the severity of traffic. However, recent research shows that lane splitting can also improve motorcycle safety. In a recent study by the University of California Berkeley, researchers found that lane splitting, the practice of motorcyclists cutting through slow moving traffic,… read more
Federal lawmakers have been warned by safety advocates to reject proposals that would allow larger commercial trucks on roads throughout the country. Trucking industry advocates have been pushing Congress to allow trucks equipped with double-trailers. The debate started when lawmakers attached several provisions to an appropriations bill. An appropriations bill is legislation that approves funding… read more
Veterans are taking up the hobby of riding motorcycles to help alleviate symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A former U.S. Army staff sergeant has made plans to ride his motorcycle from his home in Washington D.C. to various locations around the country in an effort to connect with other motorcycle-riding veterans. The former… read more
The 4th of July is a day to celebrate patriotism, but it is also one of the deadliest days on the road for American motorists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 750 people died in alcohol-related car accidents on July 4th between the years 2009 to 2013. Data from the Institute for Highway… read more
Emerging technologies could become a leading contributor to motorcycle safety, helping motorcyclists avoid fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries. An Italian company has recently developed an “airbag suit” that motorcyclists can wear to protect the shoulders, collarbones and spine. The advanced airbag suit can detect adverse changes in movement instantly, prompting the helium-filled airbag to deploy.… read more
Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have recently announced their desire to install collision avoidance technology in passenger vehicles. Automakers have already developed the technology, but it has not become a standard. Collision avoidance systems use advanced features such as cameras and lasers to detect other vehicles or pedestrians. NTSB officials have claimed… read more
Two motorcyclists inspired by the Ray Charles song “America the Beautiful” have set out on a coast-to-coast journey to honor fallen soldiers and veterans. After listening to the song, a former Marine and motorcyclist felt a coast-to-coast ride across the United States was possible. The vice president of Rolling Thunder’s Maryland chapter will join the… read more
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most common injuries sustained by Iraq and Afghanistan vets. It is estimated that over 320,000 veterans of both wars suffer from the effects of TBIs. A Chief Petty Officer (CPO) in the U.S. Navy recently shared his story about living with a TBI. The CPO was an explosives… read more
