Motorcycles

Hi! As the weather warms up motorcyclists and their respective motorcycles will be coming out of hibernation.

A couple reminders to keep riders and drivers safe.

Primarily this is geared towards drivers- but applies to riders as well.

• Look, look, look! I can’t stress this enough- use your turn signals, check your blind spot. Fancy cars don’t always pick up riders, don’t rely on your blind spot indicators. Cliche, but seriously “look twice, save a life”.

• Don’t tailgate Motorcyclists often times use “engine breaking” as a form to slow down. This does not trigger break lights. Keep riders safe by not tailgating.

• Drop the mindset that all riders are dumb and dangerous. For every “dumb” rider you’ve seen you’ve seen plenty that aren’t. Drivers can be just as stupid (how many times have you been cut off? Had to stop abruptly for a late turn? Been tailgated?).

• MC are loud, it’s a safety feature. A bike may sound loud- sometimes that’s for the “cool factor” but it’s also a safety precaution. Drivers are less likely to merge into/hit a motorcycle if they can hear it.

• Put your damn phone down…

Lastly, be aware— this should always be the case when you drive. The last thing you want on your conscious is the death of another.

*I ride, I’ve nearly been killed by a driver. Please for the love of all things- put your phone down and look before you merge and use a damn turn signal!

Any other riders who want to add anything- please do!