Motorcycle Safety is not just for Motorcyclists:
Look Twice to Save a Life
Motorcyclists are a focus for the Kasson police and Dodge County Sheriff’s Office on Saturdays in July. Our message to motorcyclists is that they need to ride at safe speeds and ride sober.
On behalf of our department, I’d like to encourage other drivers-not just motorcyclists-to practice motorcycle safety, too. About half of all motorcycle crashes involve a collision with another vehicle. In many crashes, the driver never saw the motorcyclist-or didn't see the rider until it was too late.
Two situations where it is especially important for motorists to look twice for motorcyclists this time of year are when turning left and when passing. Most crashes between vehicles and motorcycles involve turning left at an intersection. If crossing traffic or turning left, look twice for motorcycles before turning. In addition, when passing, always take a second look over your shoulder. Don’t rely solely on your mirrors. Motorcycles are easily hidden in your blind spot.
The bottom line is, looking twice may save a life.
Officer Josh Hanson
Kasson Police Department
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