Motorcyclists

Whatever you ride, ride it better

Drivers

Look out for Motorcyclists

Lane filtering

Motorcycle Lane Filtering in Utah

Be Kind

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Tips for motorists

31% of drivers who hit motorcycles were turning

Left

Look twice for motorcycles

  • Motorcycles are smaller and more difficult to see, especially in your blind spot
  • Motorcycles may appear to be farther away than they actually are
  • Motorcycle speed may be difficult to judge

Drive distraction free

Give riders lots of space

  • Riders often slow down by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle
  • Give motorcycles more space than a regular vehicle

Obey All Traffic laws

  • Stay alert on the road and slow down around motorcycles
  • Follow all traffic lights, signals and signs and avoid aggressive or drowsy driving

Tips for riders

Use Both Brakes

Motorcyclists typically use their front brakes when stopping, but the rear brake can provide 5-10% more stopping power that could save a life

Gear up for every ride

Whenever possible, use approved DOT/SNELL gear, including helmets, shatter resistant eye protection, jackets, boots and gloves

Alert: New motorcycle helmet law mandates that everyone under 21 wear a helmet

Maintain a safe lane

  • Position yourself properly within a lane to help you see and avoid hazards
  • Maintain a space cushion between yourself and other road users

Slow down, enjoy the ride

  • Nearly half of all fatal crashes occur in crashes over 50 mph
  • Even when no cars are around, ride safe - over 40% of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve no other motor vehicles

Use brights during daytime and flash brights through intersections

Be seen both day & night