Colorado Motorcycle Deaths Set Record in 2016
Climbing onto your motorcycle, twisting the throttle, and heading out on the road could lead you on a twisting road to injury or death. Grim as that sounds, it was just so for 125 Colorado motorcyclists in 2016 and at least 18 by the end of March 2017. 2016 was the...
Motorcycle Helmets Are Optional for Colorado Adults, but a Smart Choice for Everyone
Motorcycle helmets are approximately 37 percent successful in preventing fatalities for motorcycle riders and 41 percent for passengers, according to motorcycle safety data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite statistics that...
Do Helmets Save Colorado Motorcyclists’ Lives?
Colorado motorcyclists wait each winter for the snow to melt, the rainfall to dry, and clear skies to call them back to the road. They should be warned, though, the open road is more dangerous than ever. In 2016, 125 motorcyclists died in Colorado crashes, according...
Common Mistakes Made by Rookie Motorcyclists
In just a few short weeks, spring will be upon us, and for thousands of Americans, improving road conditions signal the beginning of motorcycle season. Even after a winter layoff, experienced riders can jump right back on their motorcycles and ride safely. But for...
Motorcycle Laws in Colorado
Resources for Colorado Motorcyclists on State Laws Motorcyclists in Colorado are required to obey the same traffic laws as the drivers of any other vehicle on the road. The minimum safety standards for motorcycles in Colorado include: Licensing Motorcyclists in...