The U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) has criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for failing to protect consumers from deadly auto defects. Among the auto defects mentioned by the DoT are faulty General Motors (GM) ignition switches, which have killed an estimated 119 people and injured another 243. One of the NHTSA’s chief… read more
A student at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, has developed a motorcycle that can collect sun and wind power as a source of fuel. The student claims to be inspired by a vision of fossil fuel scarcity he had while riding through the Highlands of Scotland in 2013. According to the student, the thought crossed… read more
A Brighton police officer recently comforted a 2-year-old girl who had survived a devastating rollover accident. After being involved in a rollover accident with her mother, three siblings and father, one of the police officers who had arrived on the scene picked up the 2-year-old and began to sing the famous lullaby “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little… read more
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
