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7 Motorcycle Safety Tips for Drivers

June 29, 2020 | Category: Motorcycle Accidents | Share

With over 1,200 miles of sandy beaches on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida is a Mecca for many.Visitfloridaonline.com reports that 75 million people visit Florida each year and over 350 thousand move to Florida.

Florida also has many registered motorcycles traveling its roads to enjoy the scenery and to provide a less expensive way of getting around.  

7 Motorcycle Safety Tips for Drivers - Spivey LawRidesmartflorida.com reported that in 2018, there were 532 motorcycle fatalities in Florida. 

ABATE of Florida Inc. is a state-wide non-profit organization of motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life, promoting motorcycle safety awareness and encouraging continuing rider training and political awareness.

Since there are so many visitors and new residents to Florida each year, ABATE of SW Florida would like to be sure they understand how to share the road with motorcyclists:

  1. Obey all traffic laws, signs and signals
  2. Constantly check and expect to see motorcycles
  3. Motorcycles are smaller than cars or trucks and it can be more difficult to judge their approaching speed
  4. Look, look, and look again at traffic intersections before you turn or pull out
  5. Allow a three second “Space Cushion” when following a motorcycle
  6. There are 7 to 9 blind spots in an average vehicle
  7. Give motorcycles the same respect and courtesy that you want for yourself and other motorists

“Should you or a loved one be injured in a motorcycle crash because of the negligence of another, after seeking medical attention, contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. We have the experienced team ready to assist you 24/7. Our firm represents people involved in numerous types of personal injury and wrongful death accidents throughout the state of Florida. All of our clients have unique personal injury cases. Our firm provides personal contact and communication along with aggressive representation. There are no costs or attorney fees until we have a monetary recovery for you,” said Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Randall Spivey.

Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Lawyer  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one  percent (1%) of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact  Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839,or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.

 

 

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