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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY





CDOT MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CAMPAIGN

CDOT is working to make Colorado’s roads safer for all users, including
motorcyclists. Last year, there were 136 motorcyclists killed on Colorado
roadways. In 2022, 149 motorcyclists were killed on Colorado roads, representing
20% of the state's total traffic fatalities, but only 3% of the state’s vehicle
registrations. No one ever plans to crash, but some crashes are unavoidable.
It’s our goal to ensure that every rider has the safest ride possible.




The number of fatalities is shown on the vertical axis, while the years are
shown on the horizontal axis. The number of fatalities varies from year to year,
with a low of 70 in 2003 and a high of 149 in 2022. The number of fatalities has
generally increased over time. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) shows that speed and alcohol are large contributing
factors in motorcycle crashes.

In Colorado, 75 of the 149 motorcycle fatalities in 2022 involved riders not
wearing helmets. Colorado law only requires riders younger than 18 years of age
to wear a helmet. CDOT brings awareness to the vulnerability of motorcyclists on
the road and focuses on the importance of gearing up with a DOT-compliant helmet
on every ride.

                 



Helmets are a simple and effective way to reduce the likelihood of injury or
death during a crash. For your safety:

 1. Always wear protective gear and a DOT-compliant helmet. To find a helmet
    that's right for you, please visit the NHTSA Motorcycle Helmet webpage.
 2. Get trained by finding a class on CSP's Motorcycle Operator Safety Training
    (MOST) webpage.
 3. Get endorsed by your local DMV. MOST is a really good option for getting a
    motorcycle endorsement. You can get more information on motorcycle
    endorsement on the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Motorcycle Endorsement
    webpage.
 4. Always obey speed limits and other rules of the road.

   

CDOT encourages motorcyclists to remember to gear up, wear a helmet, obey the
speed limit, and watch out for each other. Of course, it’s not just up to
motorcyclists to make our roads safer. Drivers also need to take the following
steps to help prevent collisions with motorcycles:

 1. Always check blind spots for motorcycles
 2. Always look twice when pulling onto a roadway
 3. Avoid distractions, such as your phone
 4. Never follow motorcycles too closely

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Colorado State Patrol operates the state’s Motorcycle Operator Safety Training
(MOST) program. MOST is a great option for getting a motorcycle endorsement.
Riders who pass a MOST class can simply take their completion card to a state
driver’s license office to get an endorsement with no further testing needed.

MOST Program Website



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Sam Cole
Communications Manager & Media Contact
303-757-9484
[email protected]