Road safety authorities are urging Victorian motorists to be on the lookout for motorcyclists, with warmer weather likely to see more riders on the state’s roads.
The Transport Accident Commission has joined the Department of Transport and Planning, and Victoria Police, to launch Motorcyclist Awareness Month.
So far this year, 35 motorcyclists have died on Victorian roads, with more than a quarter of these fatalities occurring since the beginning of Spring.
With little protection, people who ride motorcycles are among the most vulnerable of road users – accounting for 17 per cent of deaths and serious injuries, despite only making up four per cent of registered vehicles.
Sixty per cent of motorcyclist fatalities involve other vehicles, making it crucial for drivers to do their part in ensuring the roads are shared safely.