View a slideshow of the Inaugural Motorcycle Safety Fair held on May 17, 2008.

Goals

• Educating the general public and motorcyclists on Motorcycle Safety and Awareness, through public events, speaking opportunities, and teamwork efforts.
• Address concerns, comments, and ideas on improving Motorcycle Safety, and Awareness efforts in Lake County.
• Work as a liaison between state & local governments, community, and motorcyclists to find solutions to safety concerns.

Motorcycle Safety Problem Areas

• Alcohol
  In fatal crashes in 2005, a higher percentage of motorcycle operators (41%) had a BAC of .08 or higher than operators of any other type of motor vehicle. Sixty-one percent of motorcycle operators who died in single-vehicle crashes on weekend nights in 2005 had BAC levels of .08 or higher.
  
  
• Speed
  In 2005, 34% of all motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes were speeding, approximately
  twice the rate for drivers of passenger cars or light trucks.
  
  
• Licensing
  Nearly one out of four motorcycle operators involved in fatal crashes were operating the
  vehicle with an invalid license.
  
  
• Helmet Use
  Helmets are estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcyclists.
  728 more lives might have been saved in 2005 if all motorcyclists had worn helmets.
  Helmet use declined by 13% over 4 years, from 71% in 2000 to 58% in 2004: a striking
  45% increase in non-use.
  
  ¹ Information from www.nhtsa.gov Motorcycle Safety Program

Committee Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held every other month on the 3rd Thursday at the
FDOT Leesburg Office, 1405 Thomas Ave., Leesburg

For more information, you may call (352) 483-9048 or email nolasimno@lakecountyfl.gov or csutherland@lakecountyfl.gov.

Motorcycle Safety Team

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Lake County Sheriff's Office Motorcycle Unit