Motorcycle Traffic Safety Facts
- Posted: Friday May 1st, 2015
- Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Topic: Enforcement, Engineering, Road User, Vehicle
- Sub-Topic: Crash Records, Motorcycles, Motorcyclists, Safety Data
Description:
This fact sheet uses 2013 data. The following definitions apply to terms used throughout this fact sheet: Motorcycles are defined as mopeds, two- or three-wheeled motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, scooters, mini bikes, and pocket bikes. The motorcycle rider is the person operating the motorcycle; the passenger is a person seated
on, but not operating, the motorcycle; the motorcyclist is a general term referring to either the rider or passenger. NHTSA publications prior to 2007 may not reflect this terminology.
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