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Live to Ride

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Live to Ride LogoMotorcycle fatalities in Colorado continue to rise at an alarming rate - nearly 1 in 5 traffic fatalities in 2009 were motorcyclists. Fact Sheet & News Release

CDOT's Office of Transportation Safety and Public Relations oversees programs and public awareness campaigns in an effort to reduce that number and keep Colorado roadways safe.

Live to Ride

CDOT's Live to Ride campaign is designed to help motorcyclists of all skill levels ride safely, have fun, and most importantly, stay alive. Live to Ride endorses three primary safety messages:

  • Get Training: Lack of training is a factor in Colorado's fatal motorcycle crashes.  Motorcycle riders were found to be at fault in 7 out of 10 fatal crashes.
  • Ride Sober: Impaired riding is also a major problem. 40% of riders killed in motorcycle crashes in 2009 were under the influence of alcohol.
  • Wear Proper Protective Gear: Nearly two-thirds of the riders killed in Colorado last year were not wearing a helmet or were wearing it incorrectly.

Just as football players are required to suit up for the big game, or pilots must complete hundreds of hours of training in order to fly solo, riders need to wear protective gear and get proper training to know how to handle their machines. And riding sober, well, that's just common sense.

For more information on Live to Ride or to get involved, please contact us.

Summer 2010 Motorcycle Safety Campaign

Click here for the news release.

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For media and public relations questions, contact Heather Halpape, CDOT, 303-757-9484 or heather.halpape@dot.state.co.us

MOST is a state-approved motorcycle training program.  For more information, contact Paul Peterson, CDOT, 303-757-9069 or paul.peterson@dot.state.co.us

If you have questions or concerns about general motorcycle rider issues, including comments on road engineering or maintenance concerns, click here.

 
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