This document describes strategies for the Department to improve motorcycle safety during FY 2008 and 2009. Key Departmental motorcycle safety initiatives include: Conducting the Motorcycle Crash Causes and Outcomes Study, a comprehensive examination of the factors that causes crashes, which will help the Department develop stronger programs and strategies to combat the rising trends in motorcycle crashes. Developing National Standards for Entry Level Motorcycle Rider Training that will set the baseline for novice motorcycle rider training programs conducted in the United States. Amending Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, Motorcycle Helmets, to address the falsification of helmet certifications facilitated by the current labeling requirements of the motorcycle helmet standard.


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    Title :

    U.S. Department of Transportation: Action Plan to Reduce Motorcycle Fatalities


    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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