Florida drivers can expect to see more motorcyclists on the roads this month, an estimated 500,000 motorcycle enthusiasts come rumbling into the state for Daytona Bike Week, which stretches through the first and second weeks of March.
Many of those bikers are from out-of-state, and many take the opportunity to make a longer trip of it and ride through the rest of the state. Even those who live here full-time may be traveling cross-state to attend the popular 10-day event.
It’s an opportune time to discuss the fact that motorcycle riders face unique dangers on our highways, especially because Florida has more motorcycle fatalities than anywhere else in the country. Continue reading ›