More than half of all fatal accidents on motorcycle occurred during the three spring months. The figures from the Council for Road Safety.There can be several reasons, says special consultant in the Road Safety Council, Søren Troels Berg.
Many motorcyclists have not given their motorcycle a thought since November where they parked it in the garage. When the sun begins to shine and the snow has melted, then they just out and without wearing reflective vest, and give it gas. The problem is that the routine and feel for the motorcycle has been weakened over the winter. It may be a factor in the accident, we see, he says.
Also speed affects the number of accidents. Too many motorcyclists are riding on too heavily.
Many motorcyclists running simply too strong. That, mixed with untrained reflexes and feel for other drivers are highly instrumental in increasing the number of accidents, says Søren Troels Berg.
Motorists do not pay attention
In almost 2/3 of last year’s 27 fatalities were another car, van or tractor involved in the accident. In the spring, many drivers accustomed from looking after the bikes, because so few of them running over the winter. At the same time, many believe also that the light they see in retrospect, from a moped 45. This underestimates the speed of the motorcycle, and it can cause accidents, says Søren Troels Berg.
The rules of lights on motorcycles need to be changed
Currently seen from administrative side at whether the rules for motorcykellys be changed.Currently discusses what changes can be made with respect to light on motorcycles for bringing accident numbers down. There being viewed several options, and considering whether stronger light and using reflective tape can be the safety measures that would enhance safety and reduce the frequency of accidents. Such a change in the law could be implemented administratively and thus bypassing the legislative process in parliament, says Head of Road Safety and Transport Agency’s department for road safety, Ib Rasmussen.
The figures speak their clear language. Over the past five years, 140 people have been killed and a further 1,500 have been injured as a result of motorcycle accidents.
It went wrong for Richardt
37-year-old Richardt from Randers is one of those currently living with the consequences of a motorcycle accident. One July day in 1995 he kept waiting at the traffic at a traffic light.
400 meters further on was another cross, and I knew if I drove, I could reach across. So it turns green, so I give gas. At a MOMENT light starts to change. I’m starting to slow down, while a left-turning motorist runs through this junction, says Richardt.
Richardt speed has since been measured to 97 km / h. He does not dodge the car that collides with him at the intersection.
I fly one forty meters, and so I lie there and look at my leg. It was broken, and so is my shoulder, he said.Richardt was subsequently amputated his leg just below the knee, and he got a new shoulder. He worked ten years after the accident but today no longer able to hold down a job because of the consequences of the accident.
It is clearly the go, making the accident occurs. It was my risk-blindness that caused it. I had driven 50 km / h, so the situation never arose. It might have changed the situation, if I had been more visible. if I had worn a safety vest, for example, but it’s definitely the go who made the difference, says Richardt.