Citation

Watson P. J. Traffic Med. 1990; 18(3): 95-99.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, International Association for Accident and Traffic Medicine)

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Abstract

Motorcyclists are far more likely to be injured in an accident than car drivers. Increased usage of motorcycles brings a disproportionate increase in total road casualties. This could be a problem for the developing countries as their transport increases. Car safety has improved due to legislation requirements, but motorcycles have received little attention. International agreements could reduce the introduction of new safety requirements and publication of research results can be hampered by product liability laws. Vehicle engineering can improve motorcycle safety, but progress on adoption of safety features is uncertain.