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Government figures reveal 28% drop in biker accidents
Government figures reveal 28% drop in biker accidents
Published by grotbag
09-27-2008
Government figures reveal 28% drop in biker accidents

The rate of serious motorcycle accidents has fallen 28%, new Government figures reveal.

While the total number of serious bike crashes has risen, motorcycle use has risen even more, so the average chance of being involved has fallen.

Deaths and serious injuries of bikers rose 4% in 2007 compared to the average for 1994-1998. But the rise is outweighed by soaring motorcycle traffic, up 44% in the same period. It means that overall the rate of serious crashes has fallen sharply.

The figures also show only 5% of motorcycles in crashes were speeding. The most common factor in all accidents was failure to look properly, reported in 35% of cases. But this was only attributed 15% of motorcyclists in crashes, making us among the least likely to make the error. Cyclists on the other hand were among the most likely to not look.


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By druidsam on 09-27-2008, 05:41 PM
Re: Government figures reveal 28% drop in biker accidents

cyclists NEVER look


..................Sam
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By robertall on 09-27-2008, 09:45 PM
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Probably a 40% decrease in motorbikes on the roads too.....
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By FirestormMike on 09-27-2008, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by robertall View Post
Probably a 40% decrease in motorbikes on the roads too.....

Erm read it again

Quote:
motorcycle traffic, up 44% in the same period.
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By robertall on 09-27-2008, 10:27 PM
Re: Government figures reveal 28% drop in biker accidents

Oh rite, im about big bikes. Lol.

I see more mopeds than big bikes than before...lol

Sorry im blind...lol

Rob
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