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SMSA 2012 Annual Motorcycle Safety Conference

SMSA 2012 Annual Motorcycle Safety Conference . A Comprehensive Approach to Motorcycle Safety Presenters: Andy Krajewski, SMSA Chairperson Brett Robinson, SMSA Consultant . Presentation Topics. Reducing Motorcyclist Crashes – A Comprehensive Approach

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SMSA 2012 Annual Motorcycle Safety Conference

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  1. SMSA 2012 Annual Motorcycle Safety Conference A Comprehensive Approach to Motorcycle Safety Presenters: Andy Krajewski, SMSA Chairperson Brett Robinson, SMSA Consultant

  2. Presentation Topics • Reducing Motorcyclist Crashes – A Comprehensive Approach • NHTSA Highway Safety Program Guideline 3 – Motorcycle Safety • SMSA Focus

  3. Reducing Motorcyclist Crashes • Reducing motorcyclist crashes is a complex task • Diverse target and user groups • Difficult to reach consensus and rally support • Few states measure and evaluate efforts • Limited evidence indicating successful and effective countermeasures

  4. Reducing Motorcyclist Crashes • Reducing motorcyclist crashes is a complex task • Available data may not be “painting an accurate picture” • Programs may not be using data to establish priorities and programs • States have difficulty linking data sources

  5. Reducing Motorcyclist Crashes • Reducing motorcyclist crashes is a complex task • Programs may not be using federal resources or establishing partnerships

  6. Reducing Motorcyclist Crashes • Most states use two motorcycle safety strategies • Rider training • Public awareness; mostly motorist awareness • How successful are these strategies in reducing motorcyclist crashes?

  7. Reducing Motorcyclist Crashes • There is no “silver bullet” • 2006 NHTSA published Highway Safety Program Guideline 3 – Motorcycle Safety • Based on the recommendations in the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety (NAMS) • Reducing crashes requires a more comprehensive approach

  8. NHTSA Highway Safety Program Guideline 3 – Motorcycle Safety • Program Management • Personal Protective Equipment • Operator Licensing • Rider Education and Training • Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs • Legislation and Regulation

  9. NHTSA Highway Safety Program Guideline 3 – Motorcycle Safety • Law Enforcement • Highway Engineering • Rider Conspicuity and Motorist Awareness • Communication Program • Program Evaluation and Data

  10. NHTSA Highway Safety Program Guideline 3 – Motorcycle Safety • These components collectively create a comprehensive motorcycle safety program. • No single component will reduce motorcyclist crashes.

  11. SMSA Focus • SMSA needs to focus on assisting the states to implement the NHTSA Motorcycle Safety Guidelines. • Provide support for all program areas and bring key agencies together. • SMSA members can use these resources to implement a comprehensive motorcycle safety program.

  12. SMSA Focus • Encourage states to complete a NHTSA Technical Motorcycle Safety Assessment. • Encourage states to do an annual Motorcycle Safety Self-Assessment. • Encourage states to measure and evaluate their programs.

  13. Questions? ?

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