MotorcycleSafety

Are Left Hand Turn Collisions Plaguing Colorado Motorcyclists?

Do you know what type of crash causes the most motorcyclist fatalities in the U.S.? Here’s a hint, it usually happens at intersections, and it involves other vehicles like cars and trucks. The answer is left hand turn collisions, and right now, they seem to be plaguing Colorado motorcyclists. Why Are Left Hand Turn Collisions… read more

How to Make Motorcycling Safer? This Coloradoan Has an Idea

In Colorado Springs, it was around 2:45 am on the morning of April 15th when a motorcyclist and passenger slowed to take a left-hand turn onto Clarendon Drive from Hancock Expressway. That’s when a truck rear-ended the riders, sending them both to the hospital with serious injuries. This was only one crash out of the… read more

What Happens When You Take a Basic RiderCourse in Colorado

Last year, 125 motorcyclists lost their lives on the roads of Colorado. Ever since Colorado started keeping records, there has been no year deadlier for motorcyclists than 2016. The Colorado Highway Patrol and Colorado Department of Transportation want to see this number go down, but how can they help motorcyclists cope with the dangers of… read more

Has Another State Legalized Lane Splitting?

On January 1st, lane splitting in California became legal. It was a victory for motorcycle advocates all over the country, especially since they hoped that more states would follow California’s example. It has been almost three months since this historic occasion passed, but have any other states legalized lane splitting? Will Legalized Lane Splitting Spread… read more