Some Important Fourth of July Safety Tips
The Fourth of July is once again upon us: a time for barbecues, swimming, American flags and, of course, fireworks. Before you head out on your motorcycle to celebrate our country's independence, you should bear in mind some important safety tips and observe common sense. In 2011 the U.S. Fire Administration reported that approximately 8,600 people visited the ER as a result of firework-related injuries. Of those injuries, 73 percent occurred between June 8 and July 18.
New Research: Motorcycle Helmets Really Do Save Lives
Conventional wisdom regarding motorcycle safety continues to hold true, according to a new report from MLive. The Michigan news agency decided to observe motorcycle injury rates after the state eliminated its motorcycle helmet requirement, and some of the findings are very interesting. As expected, riders with helmets fare much better in crashes, but some other findings are also noteworthy.