Citation

Haworth N, Mulvihill C. Proc. Australas. Road Safety Res. Policing Educ. Conf. 2002; 6(1): 105-110.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, copyright holder varies, Publisher Monash University)

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Abstract

A survey was undertaken to develop a better understanding of the patterns of riding and risk factors associated with older motorcyclists. Of particular interest was comparing the size and characteristics of three groups: riders who have held licences and ridden for many years (continuing riders), riders who have held licences for many years but have only returned to riding recently (returned riders), and riders who have only obtained a licence recently (new riders). A questionnaire was mailed to 4,000 holders of motorcycle licences aged over 30 years. The probability of involvement in a crash per rider per year is likely to be highest for continuing riders and new riders. The probability of involvement in a crash per rider per kilometre travelled is likely to be highest for new and returned riders. As for any road user group, the crash involvement of motorcycle licence holders over the age of 30 may be reduced by measures that reduce total distance travelled and by measures that reduce the risk per unit of travel, including general road safety measures.