Two-Wheel Injuries and Fatalities Dropped in 2013
For the first time since 2009 and only the second time since 1997, two-wheel fatalities and injuries are down, according to the NHTSA.
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This Week in Scooters: Jan 19-25, 2014
This week got a little heavy, but lots of great information for scooter fans. We shared a story citing how alcohol-related fatalities amongst two-wheel…
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Fascinating Patterns in Two-wheel Safety Statistics
Safety statistics, for example, can tell us a lot about what risks are most apparent for a given activity. Obviously here at ScooterFile we’re most interested in two-wheel safety statistics because they give us key information and make good basic safety decisions like staying sober and wearing a helmet. Yet what else is there to be gleaned out of the numbers?
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This week in Scooters: Jan 12-18, 2014
This week we found a lot of great content to share with scooter fans, and we shared a few opinions of our own. For those who were busy this week, here’s a breakdown of the week of stories here on ScooterFile.
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Opinion: Should the 50cc License Gap Close?
In many places around the world, there are two classes of scooters: those below 50cc and those above 50cc. For scooters and mopeds below 50cc that meet certain other standards (such as making less than 2 hp or being capable of only 34 mph) owners aren’t required to get a separate motorcycle endorsement on their drivers license to operate these vehicles on the road. In some places, these sub-50cc bikes don’t even have to be titled or registered.
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Video: Using Special Effects to Encourage Safety
What if you could see the effects of an unprotected scooter crash without having to actually get injured? In this video, the Colorado DOT teamed up with a trauma surgeon and a special effects makeup artist to do just that. The result is striking.
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