Motorcycle Safety in Construction Zones

To the avid motorcyclist’s dismay, motorcycle season and road construction season are the exact same time of year. This also means that motorcycle accident season is now upon us.

Riders from Salt Lake City to the streets of Japan know that they must always be aware and expect the unexpected, but torn up streets can make it tough to read. In order to remain safe and not have to make the phone call to the family lawyer, motorcyclists should keep the following tips in mind when riding in work zones.

Stay Alert

Work zones can be littered with gravel, potholes, uneven pavement and steel plates. A simple shift of the road into the rumble strips while construction is going on can be a life and death difference for a motorcyclist. With only two wheels on the pavement instead of four, any kind of disruption affects the driver’s ability to handle and remain stable on the bike.

Keep aware of all construction signs and flaggers. By staying alert and free of distractions you can avoid even the smallest disturbance.

Rules of the Road

It cannot be repeated enough: Do not speed or tailgate in a construction zone. Everyone wants to make it home safe to his or her family without needing to contact a motorcycle accident lawyer. Know your construction zone laws because even the slightest speed limit change can keep Salt Lake City roads free from trouble.

 Patience

 For every minute a car or motorcycle accident stays in a lane, traffic is delayed an additional five minutes. The average fender bender can delay traffic up to an hour for everyone else.

 Work zones and reduced speeds can drive even the calmest person in Salt Lake City into a fit of road rage. But have patience, because the work zones are there for you. By making the roads safer, drivers can be safer and accidents can be avoided. In the long run, it can save us all from having to contact our family lawyer other than sending out our yearly Christmas card. 

Kenadee Hatch is a legal writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter.