Michigan launches annual campaign for safer roads for motorcycle safety month
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has launched the Michigan Department of State's (MDOS) campaign.
According to , there are more than 610,000 licensed motorcyclists in Michigan. MRCF also reports that out of 3,056 motorcycle crashes in Michigan, 165 were deadly in 2023. 84% of motorcycle crashes with another vehicle tend to happen on busier streets, with most happening while the motorcyclist is turning left.
The Secretary of State's office reports since the launch of the 'Look Twice. Save a Life' campaign, there has been a 33% increase in Michigan drivers who report they always look twice for motorcyclists before making a turn, and drivers ages 18-29 report safer driving behaviors and are more likely to slow down near motorcyclists.
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'As motorcyclists return to Michigan's roads with the warmer weather, it's a good time to remind every driver to take extra care and watch out for motorcycles,' Secretary Benson said in a news release sent to 6 News. 'Motorcycles can be hard to see, so remember to 'Look Twice. Save a Life'. Staying alert and being aware will help keep us safe on the road all summer.'
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