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GREEN BAY, Wis., (WFRV) – In Wisconsin, 3% of registered vehicles are motorcycles, but they make up 15% of vehicle deaths.
While Wisconsin law says riders over the age of 18 do not have to wear a helmet, law enforcement still encourages doing so with one that’s approved.
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“It’s important to wear a Department of Transportation-approved helmet and protective gear,” Green Bay Police Sergeant Sean Hammil said.
In De Pere, KD Motorcycle Training owner Kenny Delabreau enforces three habits for his students.
“When it comes to being a safe motorcycle operator, there are three components,” Delabreau said. “First, see and be seen, second is to wear all the gear all the time and third is to be aware of your surroundings, having 360-degree awareness.”
There are things motorcyclists do to make themselves known on the road.
“They [can] place themselves in the left lane, allowing them to see further down the road and allowing oncoming vehicles to see them as they approach the motorcycle,” Delabreau said.
Logan Fitzhugh has been riding since he was 18. Fitzhugh said that he’s always alert because things can change quickly.
“It’s a fine balance of riding, it’s fun; however, there are risks everywhere you go. One lapse of looking over to enjoy the scenery, and things can happen quickly,” Fitzhugh said. “Riding has expanded all my awareness, even outside of it.”
The chance of accidents increases when motorcyclists go out at night; thus, motorcyclist Casey Lancour increases his visibility to others.
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“I turn on my brights, anything to make your bike brighter and more seen,” Lancour said. “Especially at night.”
Click here for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s motorcyclist handbook to learn more.
