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Trenda McPhersonAl Roop
Florida Motorcycle Crashes and Injuries
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Crashes
Injuries
Florida Motorcycle Fatalities
164 158 156
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Percentage of Traffic Fatalities Percentage of Traffic Fatalities Involving MotorcyclesInvolving Motorcycles
Comparison of All Fatalities to Motorcycle Fatalities
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Counties with highest motorcycle endorsements and registrations: Volusia, Palm Beach, Orange, Miami-Dade, Broward, Brevard, Duval, Hillsborough, and Pinellas
Counties with highest motorcyclist fatalities: Broward, Miami-Dade, Orange, Palm Beach, Duval, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Lee, Volusia
41% of motorcycle fatalities in Florida happen during March, May, October, and November. 12% of them during March (Bike Week Volusia)
Traffic Fatalities Traffic Fatalities Involving MotorcyclesInvolving Motorcycles
Motorcycle Traffic Injuries in Florida by Florida Residency
Fatalities, Non-Fatal Hospitalizations and ED Visits 2005-2006;
Fatalities and Non-Fatal Hospitalizations, 2007
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Data Source: Hospital Discharge Data, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Conducted in February 2008
By a national assessment team
To review current programs and initiatives
We received a final report with recommendations such as:
• Update the Motorcycle Safety Strategic Plan (MSSP)
• Assess rider training funding and evaluation tools
• Link rider training with license and registration database
• Develop a comprehensive communications plan of motorcycle safety campaigns
The Motorcycle AssessmentThe Motorcycle Assessment
First steps in implementing the recommendations
Conducted 4 roundtables
Chipley, DeLand, Ft. Lauderdale, Clearwater
Identified needs, resources, and partners
To hear thoughts about effective programs, regulations, and other opportunities to improve motorcycle safety
Roundtable DiscussionsRoundtable Discussions
Developed from assessment and roundtables
Currently 28 members
Partners: law enforcement, trainers, EMS, insurance providers, dealers, riders, lobbyist, licensing and registration, motorcycle groups, safety advocates, engineers, military
Motorcycle Safety Motorcycle Safety CoalitionCoalition
Vision
To promote a safer transportation system for motorcyclists and the motoring public.
Mission
The State of Florida will focus resources where opportunities for motorcycle safety are the greatest.
Goal
To improve motorcycle safety in Florida by achieving a reduction in the number of motorcycle fatalities, serious injuries and crashes beginning in 2009.
Motorcycle Strategic Safety Motorcycle Strategic Safety PlanPlan
Data and Analysis;
Program Management and Evaluation;
Personal Protective Equipment;
Operator Licensing;
Rider Education and Training;
Rider Impairment;
Legislation and Regulations;
Law Enforcement and Emergency Management;
Highway Engineering;
Rider Conspicuity and Motorist Awareness; and
Communications
Motorcycle Strategic Safety PlanMotorcycle Strategic Safety PlanEmphasis AreasEmphasis Areas
Promote distribution of materials supporting the need for proper licensing through dealerships and other partners.
Educate salespeople and insurance agents on laws and safety programs and their ability to positively influence riders.
Develop materials that can be distributed via motorcycle dealerships, insurance companies, and other partners.
Set the example by emphasizing sober riding at sponsored events and activities.
SelectedSelectedEmphasis Areas StrategiesEmphasis Areas Strategies
Spanish Language Materials:• Poster• Bandana• Helmet Sticker
Motorcycle Safety 30-secondPublic Service Announcements:
•“None for the Road” impaired driving message
•“Share the Road” look twice for motorcycles message
Trenda McPhersonTraffic Safety Program ManagerFlorida Department of [email protected]
Al RoopTraining SpecialistInstitute of Police Technology and [email protected]
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