Police provide tips on motorcycle safety
SHELBURNE, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – The Shelburne Police Department is offering motorcycle safety tips this May for motorcycle awareness month.
Officers posted that motorcyclists should use turn signals, be mindful of speed while on the road and wear a helmet. While the use of helmets has gone up, roughly 73.8% of people used Department-of-Transportation-compliant helmets in 2023, according to the NHTSA.
Authorities also recommend using both breaks, avoiding blind spots and driving at a safe distance away from other vehicles.
Motorcycle operator fatalities also made up about 15% of all traffic fatalities in 2023.
To learn more about proper licensing, proper gear and more check out the NHTSA motorcycle safety webpage.
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