by Ken Christensen | Mar 12, 2010 | Training/Education
Senate Bill against Teen Driving and Cell Phone Use Fails Senate Bill 113, proposed by Senator Ross Romero, failed in the 2010 Utah Legislative Session after being amended more than five times. The Deseret Newsreports that due to time constraints on the session, the...
by Ken Christensen | Mar 4, 2010 | Training/Education
Attention Utah High School Students: The Motorcycle Safety Video Contest Deadline is Approaching! In their endeavor to promote motorcycle safety and motorcycle awareness, the Utah Highway Safety Office is sponsoring a $1,000 video contest to all Utah residents....
by Ken Christensen | Mar 3, 2010 | Training/Education
The 33rd Annual Utah Polar Bear Ride set for Sunday, March 21, 2010 marks the beginning of spring cruising for many Utah Motorcycle enthusiasts. The ride begins at 10:30 sharp at the Edge Motorsports and ends at Copperview Community Center where dinner, entertainment...
by Ken Christensen | Feb 19, 2010 | Training/Education
According to the most recent data collected by the Utah Department of Public Safety, the top five reasons people crash on Utah roads are: Following too closely- 23% Failure to yield to the right of way- 19% Speed too fast for conditions or speeding- 14% Driver...
by Ken Christensen | Feb 17, 2010 | Training/Education
Quick Statistics Nationwide 70,000 motorcyclists are injured each year 4,700 motorcycle accident fatalities occur each year nationally There were 35 motorcycle deaths in Utah in 2009, the highest rate since 1985 UHP predicts record amounts of registered motorcyclists...
by Ken Christensen | Jan 26, 2010 | Training/Education
Five Reasons to Participate in Utah Rider Education 1. According to the Hurt Report, 92% of motorcycle accidents involved a motorcyclist who did not have any formal training. 2. The Utah Drivers License Division will waive the riding portion...