tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309902074423476077.post191659117389594149..comments2023-09-22T03:29:14.011-07:00Comments on Motorcycle Safety Awareness and Injury Help of Ohio: Motorcycle Safety Tip Handling Turnsanthony castellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917297463462880418noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309902074423476077.post-89446339730242789152010-05-27T19:44:34.485-07:002010-05-27T19:44:34.485-07:00Great website! I'm passionate about upskillin...Great website! I'm passionate about upskilling for both motorcycle AND car drivers.<br /><br />Sadly in New Zealand, motorcyclists are getting hammered with substantially increased road user charges to allegedly offset the increasing cost of motorcycle accidents. Trouble is, our public servants (including police) appear to be basing this on flawed interpretation of statistics or at worst, a political agenda targeting motorcyclists. This does nothing to address the root causes of the problems, principally a lack of situational awareness. This has implications for motorcyclists around the world and serves as a warning not to roll over and blindly accept public policy decisions.<br /><br />Fortunately, NZ bikers have found a prominent academic ally who has conducted a more thorough analysis of accident statistics than it appears public servants have. He is heading to the U.S next week to confer with his counterparts so there may be further publicity shortly.<br /><br />If you're interested in some background: http://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2010/05/motorcycle-accidents-half-truths-and.html<br /><br />Best wishes and good luck!<br /><br />Geoff<br /><br />New ZealandGeoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.com