More May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month

Motorcyclists can increase their safety by:

--Avoiding riding in poor weather conditions.

--Wearing brightly colored protective gear and a DOT-compliant helmet.

--Using turn signals for every turn or lane change, even if the rider thinks no one will see it.

--Combining hand signals and turn signals to draw more attention to themselves.

--Using reflective tape and stickers to increase conspicuity.

--Positioning themselves in the lane where they will be most visible to other drivers.

--Never driving while impaired.