Live to Ride

Motorcycle fatalities in Colorado continue to rise at an alarming rate - nearly 1 in 5 traffic fatalities in 2010 were motorcyclists.

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.  One way we do that is by promoting proper training and endorsements for riders of all skill levels.

• Of the 82 motorcycle fatalities in Colorado last year, one-third of operators did not have an endorsement
• 70% of fatalities were age 40 and over; of this group, 20% were not endorsed

2011 Motorcycle Safety Campaign

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:

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.