MOTORCYCLE CRASH COUNTERMEASURES: LITERATURE REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP

Abstract

This literature review has examined many of these proposed countermeasures designed to either prevent crashes or reduce ride and pillion passenger injuries in the event of a motorcycle crash In addition, the need for improvements to the effectiveness or methods of implementation of current countermeasures has been assessed. The countermeasures discussed include those which redu the risk of a crash occurring: (a) improvements to conspicuity; ( motorcycle rider training; (c) awareness training for car drivers (d) enforcement and licensing initiatives; (e) zero BAC; (f) restrictions on carriage of pillion passengers; (g) restrictions off-road riding by young riders; (h) improvements to motorcycle braking; (i) improvements to rider field of view; (j) engine capa and power restrictions; and (k) modifications to the road environment. The countermeasures also include and those which re the severity of injury in crashes: (a) helmets; (b) lower limb protection; (c) airbags, and (d) protective clothing. The implementation workshop discussed the advantages and disadvantage and barriers to implementation of the recommendations of the literature review. (a)