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Article: N.H. REVVING UP MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PUSH OFFICIALS CITE SHARP INCREASE IN DEATHS
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- April 28, 2005
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New Hampshire has launched a statewide initiative to improve
motorcycle safety after the state saw motorcycle fatalities skyrocket
in 2004.
Motorcycle fatalities increased from nine in 2003 to 29 last year,
including two pedestrians who were killed by motorcycles, according
to the state Department of Motor Vehicles. One rider has already died
in 2005.
Rider safety is the focus of Motorcycle Awareness Month, which
will kick off Saturday at the State House. About 4,000 invitations
have been sent for the event, created by a coalition of public
agencies and private organizations. New Hampshire ranks first
nationally in motorcycle ownership, with 6.8 motorcycles for every
100 residents in 2003, ...