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AMA
Release
Representatives of the Massachusetts Motorcycle
Association (MMA) and the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) recently
joined Turnpike Authority Chairman Matthew J. Amorello, announcing there
were no reported motorcycle fatalities on major roads leading into and out
of New Hampshire during the three weeks surrounding Laconia Bike Week
despite New Hampshire officials reporting nine motorcycle fatalities
during the same period.
The Turnpike Authority posted large signs on over 45
toll booths reading, "When changing lanes, check for
motorcycles." The MassHighway Department had 10-20 flashing signs
with the same message during the past three weeks. Funding for the
awareness campaign came from a Motorcycle Safety Program where $2 of each
annual motorcycle registration funds these type programs and rider
education.
This was the fourth year the MMA worked with State
Officials in targeting the Laconia Bike Week period for greater motorists
awareness. The MMA has been invited to submit additional plans for
motorcycle safety to the MassHighway Strategic Plan, and the Executive
Office of Transportation's 20-year Plan. |
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