CHALLENGE

As a result of more individuals looking to motorcycles as an alternative transportation mode, motorcycle–related fatalities have shown an increasing trend over the past five years. Motorcyclists accounted for 2 percent of crashes and 16 percent of deaths. Utah's current helmet law only applies to persons under the age of 18 who are required to wear a USDOT approved helmet while operating or riding a motorcycle.

DIRECTION

Efforts must be made to reduce motorcycle serious injury and fatal crashes.

Education

• Increase public awareness of motorcyclist concerns through promotion of the “Heads Up” and “Ride to Live” campaigns.
• Incentives and promotions for increased motorcycle training courses.
• Promote wearing proper protective gear for motorcyclists.
• Utilize social media to expand messaging and information available to the public.
• Increase rider awareness of the necessity to obtain and continue BRC2 returning rider classes.
• Focus efforts on lane filtering law education to motorcyclists and drivers.
• Educating the public on watching for motorcyclists.

Emergency Medical Services

Engage local emergency medical service providers in the implementation of educational programs.

LEADERS

• Utah Department of Public Safety:
  • Highway Safety Office,
  • Driver License Division
  • Utah Highway Patrol
• Utah Department of Transportation,
• Zero Fatalities,
• Statewide Local Law Enforcement Agencies,
• Utah Chiefs of Police Association,
• Utah Department of Health: Bureau of EMS and Preparedness.

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