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November 15, 2012
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CHP: Motorcycle safety is two-way street

California motorcyclist deaths are on the rise. The increase in motorcycle-involved collisions reverses a trend of significant decline in such collisions since 2008. In response, the California Highway Patrol asks for the motoring public’s assistance in preventing future tragedies involving motorcycles from happening on our roadways. “Everyone on the highway plays an important role in preventing collisions,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Motorcyclists are encouraged to ride safely and defensively, while drivers need to look out for motorcyclists who are sharing the road.” California is home to more than 1 million motorcyclists. Each year hundreds of these motorcyclists are killed …

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