Maybe some cagers will look twice..


http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2017/04/28/t...s-motorcycles/


http://www.kcbd.com/story/35269628/t...cle-fatalities

 

Look twice? The message should be look up from your phone!

It is appreciated that LEO is trying to do something about it. You know what would be awesome? If they would put cops on motorcycles to ticket people on the phone. I betcha that people would be scouring for bikes while driving just so they wouldn't get tickets. Nothing gets your attention more than a hit to your wallet and a license suspension.

 

That's a Great Idea !! You should write it in...

 

I'd be happy if the majority of them would look ONCE....

 

Ain't that the truth!

Glad to see TX is raising awareness of bikes on the road. Other states should do the same.

 

ABATE of Illinois has a great program. It is supported by most local LEOs. Here is a bumper sticker that I see frequently on cars. Banners with the same design are posted in some shops and at State Police stations.




Abate sign



State Police Station

 

In Calif., May is "Motorcycle Aweness month."
Caltrans signs may say."Look Twice Save a Life" or
"Look for motorcyclists"
It's nice but we ride every month/week/day here.

Finally- Yes, distracted driving is a real problem. Don't know if "self driving" cars is the answer. Then "drivers" can be as distracted as they can be, and still not be a hazard. My fear is someone hacking the controlling computer and running cars/ trucks/ buses into each other.
Well, that and the self driving sensors don't recognize the Bott's dots so the cars are all over the lanes...

 

Riding around the metroplex... its worse than the N.E. Until you're either south or West, its a bit rough..

 

Being in Tennessee, we ride 50+ weeks per year. There are always bikes on the road. Unfortunately, cagers are still not seeing us. Cagers turning right in front of me seem to be the most common issue. I stare these people down as I am approaching them, and often drop a gear to slow down. I honestly believe they stare right through me at times. SMH

 

I don't think the average cager gives a rat's butt about motorcycles. Maybe if Pokémon Go included finding real motorcycles (instead of virtual ones)...