July 9, 2008

Thoughts on recent Motorcycle Accidents... I live in Galveston County Texas and we are seeing more motorcycles on the streets due to the price of gas. We are also having a lot of deadly accidents involving motorcycles in this area. I personally would like to see a push for motorcycle safety to the general driving public. Drivers need to be more aware of motorcycle riders. Just like you watch the road conditions, you should be aware of not just the cars around you but those on 2 wheels that need more attention. I would like the State of Texas to put up signs to remind drivers to watch out for motorcycles, just like they do with seat belts and littering. It seems as gas prices go up - people's attention span lessens and we have had some horrible accidents in the past few months involving motorcycles. I am all for the helmet law to go back in effect, because to me, wearing a helmet is like wearing a seat belt. Sure it would be nice to not be strapped in, but how many lives have seat belts saved in accidents. Sure it would be nice to ride a motorcycle with the wind blowing thru your hair (those that have hair) but if you are involved in an accident wouldn't it be nice to have your main control center protected? I don't ride a motorcycle yet, but I have ridden with friends and I know from experience that people pay very little attention to motorcycles. I think its time Texas starts a motorcycle safety campaign. We owe it to those that have lost their lives in motorcycle accidents. Faye Leonhardt FLeonhardt56@gmail.com