As any person who has ridden a motorcycle knows well, riders have limited protection. They are exposed. Unfortunately, when collisions happen, it is often the motorcyclists and/or their passengers that bear the brunt of the impact. Nearly 80 percent of motorcycle accidents have an injury reported to them. Further, motorcyclists in Nevada are nearly 25 times more likely to be catastrophically injured or killed in a crash than are the drivers of passenger vehicles.
Safety Tip: Wear a motorcycle helmet every time you hop on your bike in Nevada. Nevada law requires all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear helmets that meet standards set by the U.S. Department of Transportation. This mandatory helmet law applies regardless of the rider’s age. Not only is it the law, it is the best way to protect your health. Motorcycle helmets reduce the risk of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) by more than two-thirds.
